1. The surgical removal of a transplanted organ, tissue, or medical device from a patient's body
The explantation of the failed kidney transplant was necessary to prevent infection.
A explantação do transplante renal falhado foi necessária para prevenir infecção.
2. In cell and tissue culture, the removal of cells or tissue from an organism for laboratory cultivation
The explantation of cardiac tissue allowed researchers to study cell behavior in vitro.
A explantação do tecido cardíaco permitiu aos pesquisadores estudar o comportamento celular in vitro.