engraftment

/ɪnˈɡræftmənt/
noun
  1. The process or result of engrafting, especially the successful attachment and growth of transplanted tissue or a graft.
    • Engraftment of the bud onto the apple tree took place within a month.
    • Doctors monitored the engraftment of the skin graft over several weeks.
    • The patient's engraftment of the new bone marrow was successful.
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