Fetal tissue implant
Fetal tissue implant
Fetal tissue implant (pronunciation: /ˈfiːtəl ˈtɪʃuː ɪmˈplɑːnt/) is a medical procedure that involves the transplantation of fetal tissue into an adult organism. The purpose of this procedure is to replace damaged or dysfunctional tissue with healthy, functioning tissue.
Etymology
The term "fetal tissue implant" is derived from the words "fetus" (Latin for "offspring"), "tissue" (from the French "tissu", meaning "woven"), and "implant" (from the Latin "implantare", meaning "to graft in").
Procedure
The procedure begins with the extraction of fetal tissue, usually from a fetus that has been aborted or miscarried. The tissue is then processed and prepared for transplantation. The recipient of the fetal tissue implant is typically a patient suffering from a disease or condition that has caused significant tissue damage or loss. The implantation of the fetal tissue is done through a surgical procedure, where the tissue is placed in the area where it is needed.
Related Terms
- Fetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after conception, when the major structures have formed) until birth.
- Tissue (biology): An ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.
- Transplantation: The process of transferring an organ or tissue from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient).
- Stem cell therapy: The use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition.
Risks and Controversies
Like any medical procedure, fetal tissue implants come with risks, including the risk of infection, rejection of the implanted tissue, and ethical controversies surrounding the use of fetal tissue.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fetal tissue implant
- Wikipedia's article - Fetal tissue implant
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