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Term: Auto-graft

Definition: In medicine, an auto-graft refers to the transplantation of tissue from one part of an individual's body to another part, typically for reconstructive purposes.

Sense 1 (Noun): A surgical procedure where tissue or an organ is moved from one location to another within the same individual's body.

Example sentence: The patient underwent an auto-graft to repair the damaged cartilage in their knee.

Sense 2 (Verb): The act of performing an auto-graft surgery or transplanting tissue from one part of an individual's body to another.

Example sentence: The surgeon successfully auto-grafted a skin patch onto the burn victim's arm.

Sense 3 (Adjective - Popular): Denoting a transplant or graft procedure in which tissue from the patient's own body is used.

Example sentence: The auto-graft procedure ensures a lower risk of rejection compared to using donor tissue.

Sense 4 (Adjective - Local): Referring to a practice or procedure that is specific to a particular region or locality.

Example sentence: The auto-graft technique used by the local hospital has gained widespread recognition for its innovative approach.

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