graft
noun/ɡræft/
Frequency rank: #7,927 most common English word
Meaning
a piece of living tissue transplanted surgically to repair damaged tissue; also, corrupt use of one's position for personal gain.
Example sentence
The surgeon performed graft to replace the damaged skin on the patient's arm.
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