xen·o·trans·plan·ta·tion (z n  -tr nspln-t  shn, z n-)n. The surgical transfer of cells, tissues, or especially whole organs from one species to another. |
Transspecies Transplantation
The transplantation of an organ from a lower mammal—e.g., baboon, pig—to a higher mammal—e.g., human
xenotransplantation
the transplantation of an organ or tissue from an animal of one species to an animal of a different species.
xenotransplantation
Xenogeneic transplantation Transplant biology The transplantation of cells or tissues from one species to another; the use of live, nonhuman animal cells, tissues, and organs in humans. See Xenograft.
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