skin graft

noun

Surgery.

skin used for transplanting in skin grafting.
an instance of skin grafting.
the surgical site of a skin graft.

skin graft

noun

a piece of skin removed from one part of the body and surgically grafted at the site of a severe burn or similar injury

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Word History and Origins

Origin of skin graft¹

First recorded in 1890–95

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Eventually, he said, soldiers poured water on his body, and drove him into Israel where he received medical treatment in hospital, including skin grafts.

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Medical records filed in the case show he underwent two skin grafts and suffered lasting pain and sexual dysfunction.

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He needed several skin graft surgeries and was left with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as needing ongoing physiotherapy.

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Ivana has already had a skin graft - from her lower limbs - and is due to be discharged in about 10 days’ time.

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Shamiam has also undergone numerous skin grafts to rebuild her face, including working on her eyelids.

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