replantation: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Technical, Medical
Quick answer
What does “replantation” mean?
The surgical procedure of reattaching a severed body part, such as a finger, limb, or tooth.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The surgical procedure of reattaching a severed body part, such as a finger, limb, or tooth.
The process of replanting or transplanting something, especially a plant, to its original location or a new location.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Spelling conventions (e.g., 'replantation' vs. 'replantation') are identical.
Connotations
Primarily medical/surgical in both varieties. The botanical use is more specialised.
Frequency
Very low frequency in general language, but standard within surgical and dental specialties.
Grammar
How to Use “replantation” in a Sentence
replantation of [body part/tooth/tissue]replantation following [injury/accident]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “replantation” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The surgical team will attempt to replant the severed thumb.
- The uprooted tree was carefully replanted.
American English
- The surgeons successfully replanted the child's avulsed tooth.
- We need to replant these shrubs after the storm.
adverb
British English
- The limb was replanted successfully.
- The tooth was replanted immediately after the accident.
American English
- The finger was replanted microsurgically.
- The rose bush was replanted carefully in a sunnier spot.
adjective
British English
- The replantation procedure took over ten hours.
- The replanted digit showed good capillary refill.
American English
- The replantation surgery has a high success rate if performed promptly.
- The replanted sapling is thriving.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in medical, dental, and botanical research papers.
Everyday
Very rarely used outside of specific medical discussions.
Technical
Core term in reconstructive surgery, traumatology, and endodontics.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “replantation”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “replantation”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “replantation”
- Confusing 'replantation' (specific reattachment) with 'transplantation' (moving to a new/different site).
- Misspelling as 'replantion'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Replantation specifically means putting a severed part back in its original place. Transplantation means moving something (an organ, tissue, plant) to a new or different location.
No. While common for digits and limbs, replantation can also refer to teeth (in dentistry) and, in a botanical sense, to plants.
It is extremely time-sensitive. The severed part has a limited viability without blood supply, so surgery must be performed as soon as possible, often within hours.
Not always. Success depends on the type of injury, the condition of the severed part, the patient's overall health, and the availability of microsurgical expertise. Crushed or mangled parts may not be suitable.
The surgical procedure of reattaching a severed body part, such as a finger, limb, or tooth.
Replantation is usually formal, technical, medical in register.
Replantation: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːplɑːnˈteɪʃən/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriːplænˈteɪʃən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'RE-PLANT-ation' – planting something (like a finger or a tree) back in its place.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PART IS A DETACHED OBJECT (that can be reattached).
Practice
Quiz
In which field is 'replantation' a core technical term?