Definitions
- Referring to the process of transplanting an organ or tissue that has been previously transplanted and removed. - Talking about a second transplant operation after the first one failed or was rejected. - Describing the act of transplanting a previously transplanted organ into a different location in the same recipient's body.
- Referring to the process of implanting a device or object that has been previously implanted and removed. - Talking about a second implant operation after the first one failed or was removed. - Describing the act of implanting a previously implanted device or object into a different location in the same recipient's body.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve a repeated medical procedure.
- 2Both words refer to a process of replacing or restoring something that was previously implanted or transplanted.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of medical treatment or surgery.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Retransplant is used for organs or tissues, while reimplant is used for devices or objects.
- 2Purpose: Retransplant is done to replace a failed or rejected transplant, while reimplant is done to restore a lost or dislodged device or object.
- 3Scope: Retransplant is a more complex and invasive procedure than reimplant, which is usually less complicated.
- 4Frequency: Retransplant is less common than reimplant, as organ or tissue transplantation is a more complex and rare procedure than device implantation.
- 5Connotation: Retransplant may have a more serious and urgent connotation than reimplant, which can be seen as a routine or elective procedure.
Remember this!
Retransplant and reimplant are synonyms that refer to the process of replacing or restoring something that was previously implanted or transplanted. However, retransplant is used for organs or tissues that have failed or been rejected, while reimplant is used for devices or objects that have been lost or dislodged. Additionally, retransplant is a more complex and invasive procedure than reimplant, which is usually less complicated and more routine.
