graft — a piece of healthy skin or tissue transplanted surgically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of healthy skin or tissue transplanted surgically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡræft/
Example Sentences
- The chef tried to graft French cooking techniques onto Korean cuisine, creating fusion disasters.
- After the accident, doctors performed multiple skin grafts to repair the damage.
- The scandal revealed widespread graft in the construction industry.
graft
NOUN[/ɡræft/]
a piece of healthy skin or tissue transplanted surgically
The gardener performs a delicate graft, joining a young branch onto the old apple tree.
With a precise shaft and masterful craft, the graft saves life.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'grafte', ultimately derived from Greek 'graphein' meaning 'to write' or 'to scratch'. The term was applied to grafting in horticulture because the process resembles marking or writing onto a plant.
Breakdown
graf (from Greek graphein, to write/scratch) + -t (Old French suffix) = graft
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📝Examples
“The chef tried to graft French cooking techniques onto Korean cuisine, creating fusion disasters.”
“After the accident, doctors performed multiple skin grafts to repair the damage.”
“The scandal revealed widespread graft in the construction industry.”
“My gardener tried to graft roses onto my apple tree - now I have the world's most confused plant.”
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