Injerto is a noun in Spanish.
/inˈxɛr.to/
The word injerto refers to a biological process in which a piece of tissue or an organ is transplanted from one part of the body to another, or from one organism to another. It is commonly used in the context of horticulture (e.g., grafting plants) and medicine (e.g., skin grafts, organ transplants).
In Spanish, injerto is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in medical terminology and botanical discussions. It is a moderately common term, especially among professionals in the medical and agricultural fields.
The skin graft surgery was successfully performed.
Los agricultores suelen usar injertos para mejorar la calidad de las plantas.
Farmers often use grafting to improve the quality of plants.
El injerto de órgano puede salvar vidas en casos de enfermedad terminal.
Although the word injerto is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, there are a few contexts where related ideas might appear:
Signifying to build or establish trust in a new relationship or context.
Injerto de esperanza.
Meaning to instill or bring hope into a difficult situation.
Injertar en la comunidad.
Referring to integrating oneself or one's ideas into a community setting.
Hacer un injerto de ideas.
The word injerto comes from the Latin germen, which means "to sprout." The prefix "in-" suggests "in" or "into," referring to the process of inserting or implanting one thing into another.
Synonyms: - Injerto (graft) - Implante (implant) - Trasplante (transplant)
Antonyms: - Excreción (excretion) - Desprendimiento (detachment) - Rechazo (rejection, in the context of organ transplants)