skin graft
"Skin graft" refers to both the surgical procedure and the piece of skin used to repair damaged or missing skin.
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Definition
C1Medical Procedure
(technical)A surgical method where healthy skin is transplanted to a damaged or missing area on the body.
Example
- The surgeon performed a skin graft to cover the burn wound.
C1Medical Term
(technical)A piece of skin taken from one part of the body to be transplanted to another area to replace damaged or missing skin.
Example
- The skin graft was taken from the patient's thigh and applied to the injured arm.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "skin graft":