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skin graft
noun
: a piece of skin that is surgically removed from a donor area to replace skin in a defective or denuded area (such as one that has been burned)
also
: the procedure by which such a piece of skin is removed and transferred to a new area
skin grafting
noun
Examples of skin graft in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
One patient, who spent just a few minutes barefoot outside, ended up with a third-degree burn that required a skin graft and two hospitalizations.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 4 June 2024
Her doctors tried a skin graft, but by then an infection was already moving through her veins.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 21 May 2024
There are announcements of across-the-board layoffs at the Beeb, arguments about what does and does not constitute a proper lead story, and enough editorial handwringing to require skin grafts on numerous palms.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024
Although the doctor recommended amputating the toe, Marley opted to remove the nail and some of the affected tissue for a skin graft.
—Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Although the full healing process following skin grafts takes about a year, doctors say Kennedy’s progress has been incredible so far.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
The identical twins presented an opportunity to test his hypothesis, beginning with an exchange of skin grafts.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2023
After countless skin grafts and surgeries it had been saved, but had left her slightly disfigured in that area.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2023
Campbell’s family said he will likely be hospitalized for a week, requiring a feeding tube, skin grafts and a tracheotomy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1871, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Skin graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skin%20graft. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
skin graft
noun
: skin transferred from a donor area to grow new skin at a place where the skin has been destroyed or stripped away (as by burning)
also
: the procedure by which such a piece of skin is removed and transferred to a new area
Medical Definition
skin graft
noun
: a piece of skin that is surgically removed from a donor area to replace skin in a defective or denuded area (as one that has been burned)
also
: the procedure by which such a piece of skin is removed and transferred to a new area
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