transplantation

BrE /trænsˈplɑːntən/ AmE /trænsˈplæntən/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL PROCEDURE B2

the medical procedure of moving an organ or tissue from one person to another, or from a part of the body to another part of the same body

trasplante

  • a heart/liver/kidney transplant

Collocations heart transplant · organ donor

  • The patient is waiting for a kidney transplant.

    El paciente está esperando un trasplante de riñón.

2 PLANT MOVEMENT B1

the process of moving a plant from one place to another, usually with its roots and soil intact

trasplante de planta

  • to transplant a plant

Collocations transplanting seedlings · garden transplant

  • It's best to transplant the flowers in spring.

    Lo mejor es trasplantar las flores en primavera.