skin grafting

the transplanting of healthy skin from the patient's or another's body to a wound or burn, to form new skin.

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First recorded in 1875–80

Readers are doubtless aware of the curious results that may be obtained by skin-grafting.
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 701|Various
As a rule, skin-grafting is not necessary after this operation.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
After granulations have formed, skin-grafting is of value in hastening healing.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
If skin-grafting has been successfully performed the duration of healing may be considerably shorter.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

A week or ten days later, as soon as granulations begin to form, skin-grafting may be undertaken (see p. 410).
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various