grafting

[ graf-ting, grahf- ]

noun

, Surgery.

1. graft ¹( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of grafting¹

First recorded in 1475–85; graft ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The procedure involves replacing a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in a player’s throwing elbow by grafting a tendon from the wrist of his non-throwing arm.

From Los Angeles Times

"Where can we start to build up that ladder to headliner status? It's hard, and we've been grafting at this for years now."

From BBC

Skin grafting is an essential procedure used to treat severe skin wounds.

From Science Daily

Fans and artists shared music they loved, grafting it onto videos showing their lives and ideas.

From Los Angeles Times

This was vital raw material for grafting genetic copies of the tree.

From BBC

Related Words

• affix
• implant
• propagate