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autotransplant [¦ȯd·ō′tranz‚plant] (biology) Tissue removed from an organism and grafted on another site of the same organism. Also known as autograft. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Unlike a transplanted heart, the booster tissue for an autotransplant is home-grown and so no lifetime regimen of immune-suppressive drugs is needed. Clinical Activity in Multiple Myeloma Supports Utility after Autotransplant Minnich's heart, successfully excised three malignant growths, and returned the repaired organ, making her the first woman to receive an autotransplant of the heart. |
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