1. the process of removing tissue or organs from a living organism for transplantation or research
Usage: medical

1. present participle of explant: to remove tissue or organs from a living organism
Usage: medical

Examples

• The surgical team began explanting the donor’s organs immediately after brain death was declared.
• Explanting healthy tissue requires precise timing and sterile conditions.
• The medical center specializes in explanting organs for transplant recipients.
• Researchers are explanting cells from the tissue sample for laboratory analysis.
• The explanting procedure took several hours to complete successfully.
• Proper explanting techniques are essential for organ viability.