transplantation
[/ˌtrænzplænˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: transplantações
transplantação
1. The surgical procedure of transferring an organ, tissue, or cells from one part of the body to another or from one person to another
Heart transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with severe cardiac disease.
A transplantação cardíaca é um procedimento que salva vidas para pacientes com doença cardíaca grave.
2. In botany, the process of moving a plant from one location to another
The transplantation of seedlings into larger pots promotes better growth.
A transplantação de mudas para vasos maiores promove um melhor crescimento.
3. The act of moving or relocating something from one place to another
The transplantation of the historical monument required careful planning.
A transplantação do monumento histórico exigiu planejamento cuidadoso.
Transplantation is a significant medical topic in both Brazil and the USA. Brazil has a well-developed organ donation system and maintains a national waiting list for transplants. In medical contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries, both 'transplantação' and 'transplante' are used interchangeably, though 'transplantação' is more formal and 'transplante' is more colloquial. The term has become increasingly important in public health discussions, particularly regarding organ donation awareness campaigns.
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