engraft
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en·graft

verb \in-ˈgraft, en-\

Definition of ENGRAFT

transitive verb
1
: to join or fasten as if by grafting
2
: graft 1
3
: graft 3
intransitive verb
1
: to become grafted and begin functioning normally <the transplanted bone marrow engrafted successfully>
en·graft·ment \-ˈgraf(t)-mənt\ noun

First Known Use of ENGRAFT

1549

en·graft

transitive verb \in-ˈgraft\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ENGRAFT

: graft <engrafted embryonic gill tissue into the back>
en·graft·ment \-ˈgraf(t)-mənt\ (audio pronunciation) noun

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