Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Autotomy

👉 The term "autotomy" is often used in medicine to describe a surgical procedure where an organ or tissue is removed from one part of the body and then reinserted into another part, usually at a later date. This is known as a retrograde autotransplantation. In this process, a portion of the patient's diseased organ or tissue is removed using a needle or other instrument, which is then brought to the site of potential transplantation by the surgeon. This procedure can be

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