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  2. Allotransplantation - Wikipedia

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    Allotransplant (allo- meaning "other" in Greek) is the transplantation of cells, tissues, or organs to a recipient from a genetically non-identical donor of the same species. [1] The transplant is called an allograft, allogeneic transplant, or homograft. Most human tissue and organ transplants are allografts.

  3. Tooth transplant - Wikipedia

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    Allotransplantation (homogenous), where a tooth is transferred from one individual to a different individual of the same species. [1] Nowadays, it is largely abandoned as the practice carries many risks including transmission of infection, such as syphilis , [ 2 ] and histocompatibility issues. [ 3 ]

  4. Tissue transplantation - Wikipedia

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    Tissue transplantation is a surgical procedure involving the removal of tissue from a donor site or the creation of new tissue, followed by tissue transfer to the recipient site. [1][2] The aim of tissue transplantation is to repair or replace tissues that are missing, damaged, or diseased, thereby improving patients' survival, functionality ...

  5. Nerve allograft - Wikipedia

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    Nerve allotransplantation (allo- means "other" in Greek) is the transplantation of a nerve to a receiver from a donor of the same species. For example, nerve tissue is transplanted from one person to another. Allotransplantation is a commonly used type of transplantation of which nerve repair is one specific aspect.

  6. Organ transplantation - Wikipedia

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    Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ. The donor and recipient may be at the same location, or organs may be transported from a donor site to another location. Organs and/or tissues that are transplanted within the same ...

  7. Autotransplantation - Wikipedia

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    Autotransplantation is the transplantation of organs, tissues, or even particular proteins from one part of the body to another in the same person (auto- meaning "self" in Greek [1]). The autologous tissue (also called autogenous, autogeneic, or autogenic tissue) transplanted by such a procedure is called an autograft or autotransplant.

  8. Tooth replantation - Wikipedia

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    Tooth replantation is a form of restorative dentistry in which an avulsed or luxated tooth is reinserted [ 1 ] and secured into its socket through a combination of dental procedures. The purposes of tooth replantation is to resolve tooth loss and preserve the natural landscape of the teeth. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Whilst variations of the procedure exist ...

  9. Liver transplantation - Wikipedia

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    Liver transplantation or hepatic transplantation is the replacement of a diseased liver with the healthy liver from another person (allograft). Liver transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure, although availability of donor organs is a major limitation. The most common technique is orthotopic ...