Definitions for "Xenotransplantation"
The transplantation of tissue from one species to another species, typically from non-human mammals to humans. This technology has become very important because of a worldwide shortage of human organs for humans requiring a new organ. The most popular non-human species involved in this technology is the pig.
Grafting of animal tissues or organs into humans.
The term usually meant to describe the transfer of living cells, tissues and organs from non-human animals into humans for medical purposes.