HealthAugust 16, 2026
grafts
GRAFTS
Definition
Pieces of living tissue, such as bone, surgically implanted into a body to repair or replace damaged or missing parts.
Etymology
The word originates from the Old French 'grafe,' referring to a stylus or a slip used for grafting plants, ultimately tracing back to the Greek 'graphion,' meaning a writing tool.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to the bone material placed in the patient's spine during reconstructive surgery, which the plastic surgeon works to protect by ensuring a secure closure.
Spine reconstruction restored his life
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