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engraft

verb en·graft \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
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First Known Use of ENGRAFT

1549
Medical Dictionary

engraft

transitive verb en·graft \in-ˈgraft\

Medical Definition of ENGRAFT

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

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