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HETEROGRAFT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Heterograft.

Heterograft - as a noun

Tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
xenograft20

Heterograft - as a verb

To perform a tissue graft using tissue taken from a species different from that of the recipient.

Example Sentences

"A heterograft is a surgical grafting procedure where tissue from one species is transplanted into another species."
"The success rate of heterografts depends on various factors, including the compatibility between the donor and recipient species."
"A xenograft is a specific type of heterograft where tissue is transplanted between species of different genera."
"Research is ongoing to improve the long-term survival rates of heterografts."
"The use of heterografts raises ethical considerations due to the mixing of genetic material between different species."
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Word Game Points

Is HETEROGRAFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heterograft is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HETEROGRAFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is HETEROGRAFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heterograft is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HETEROGRAFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HETEROGRAFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heterograft is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HETEROGRAFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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