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grafting

American  
[graf-ting, grahf-] / ˈgræf tɪŋ, ˈgrɑf- /

noun

Surgery.
  1. graft.


Etymology

Origin of grafting

First recorded in 1475–85; graft 1 + -ing 1

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Nonsurgical options like dermal fillers or fat grafting can suffuse depressions to create a more centered appearance.

From Slate Feb. 22, 2026

It made me think of orchardists past, piling their harvest into pies and preserves, or grafting tree after tree to keep a favored variety alive.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

In addition to his threat going forward, Diaz is renowned for grafting for the team.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2025

The procedure involves replacing a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in a player’s throwing elbow by grafting a tendon from the wrist of his non-throwing arm.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2024

Human ears have successfully been grown on the back of rats and then attached to the head of a human by grafting.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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