| autoplast | <cell biology> A spherical, osmotically-sensitive cell that is formed from a parent cell by the actions of its lytic enzymes. (02 Jan 1998) |
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| autoplastic | Relating to autoplasty. (05 Mar 2000) |
| autoplastic graft | <procedure> Graft taken from one part of the body and placed in another site on the same individual. (02 Jan 1998) |
| autoplasty | <surgery> The process of artificially repairing lesions by taking a piece of healthy tissue, as from a neighboring part, to supply the deficiency caused by disease or wounds. Origin: Auto- + -plasty. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |