transplanting

/trænsˈplæntɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of moving a plant from one location to another and replanting it.
    • Spring is the best time for transplanting most flowers and vegetables.
    • The gardener explained the proper technique for transplanting a rose bush.
    • Transplanting the seedlings into larger pots helps them grow stronger roots.
  2. The process of moving an organ or tissue from one body to another, or from one part of the body to another, in a medical procedure.
    • Transplanting bone marrow can save the lives of patients with certain blood diseases.
    • The hospital specializes in kidney transplanting and has a high success rate.
    • The surgeon performed a delicate transplanting of skin to cover the burn wound.
  3. The act of moving people, ideas, or things from one place to another.
    • The transplanting of the old library's collection to the new building took several weeks.
    • The transplanting of democratic ideas to other countries can be a slow process.
    • The transplanting of the company's headquarters to a new city caused many employees to move.
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