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grafting

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grafting,
n 1. transplantation of tissue from one side to another, as in skin grafting with burns.
2. in homeopathy, a controversial method of augmenting the remainder of an existing remedy with a different dosage form or other nonmedicated tablets.

grafting
1. the implanting or transplanting of skin or other tissue from another part of the body or from another animal to serve as replacement for damaged or missing tissue. The purpose may be to encourage healing, to improve function, to act as a safeguard against infection, to improve appearance, or to replace a diseased body organ. See also transplantation.
2. of orphan calves. See fostering.


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