xenotransplantation

/ zĕn′ə-trăns′plăn-tā′shən,zē′nə- /

1. The surgical transfer of cells, tissues, or especially whole organs from one species to another.

xenotransplantation

1. The transplantation of animal tissue or organs from one species to another.

Notes

With the shortage of human organs available for transplant, some work has been done to use pig and nonhuman primate tissues and organs instead. Some critics charge that this could lead to new, dangerous forms of disease if a pathogen that now only affects animals becomes communicable among humans.

Example Sentences

“Her strength and bravery in the face of adversity inspires and drives us as we continue pursuing the hope and promise of xenotransplantation.”

From Seattle Times

For decades, proponents of so-called xenotransplantation have proposed replacing ailing human organs with those from animals.

From New York Times

The two results raised optimism that the long-struggling field of xenotransplantation can help alleviate a shortage of human organ donations.

From Science Magazine

“His heart is doing everything on its own,” said Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, the Maryland team’s cardiac xenotransplantation chief.

From Seattle Times

Locke, director of UAB's Comprehensive Transplant Institute, says she got involved in xenotransplantation to help translate the work of basic scientists into a life-extending therapy.

From Scientific American