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skin graft
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skin graft
n.
A surgical graft of healthy skin from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another in order to replace damaged or lost skin.

skin grafting n.

skin graft
n
(Medicine / Surgery) 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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Noun1.skin graft - a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burnskin graft - a piece of skin taken from a donor area and surgically grafted at the site of an injury or burn
cutis, skin, tegument - a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; "your skin is the largest organ of your body"
Translations
skin graft ninnesto epidermico


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Cathryn O'Nions, 33, from Wrexham, has had numerous painful skin grafts, and has to wear a special mask to help heal scarring after the firework burned her hands, arms and face last November 5.
Skin grafts are often employed after serious injuries when some of the body's skin is damaged.
The pair have both had skin grafts and hope their scars will be kept to a minimum as their young skin recovers.
 
 
 
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