Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heterograft
noun
/ˈhet.ə.roʊˌgræft/
Definition
A heterograft is a tissue graft obtained from a donor of a different species.
Examples
- The heart surgery involved the use of a heterograft from a pig heart valve.
- Doctors often consider heterografts when suitable human donors are not available.
- Research on heterografts has increased in relevance due to organ shortages.
Meaning
The term refers to the transplantation of biological material from one species to another, often used in medical procedures.
Synonyms
- xenograft
- alloimplant
- cross-species graft
