Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heteroplasty
noun
/ˌhɛt.ə.roʊˈplæs.ti/
Definition
Heteroplasty refers to the use of tissues from different species or types for surgical reconstruction or treatment.
Examples
- In cases of severe burns, heteroplasty can be used to graft skin from a donor.
- The surgeon explained that heteroplasty could enhance the healing process by integrating varied tissue types.
- Recent advances in heteroplasty have improved outcomes in plastic surgeries.
Meaning
In medical and biological contexts, it involves combining tissues from dissimilar sources, often for the purpose of repair or healing.
Synonyms
- Alloplasty
- Transplantation
- Tissue grafting
