Autografts (also known as Autograft, Autologous Transplants): Transplant comprised of an individual's own tissue, transferred from one part of the body to another.

NIH MeSH · D064592Anatomy

Autografts

Also known asAutograft · Autologous Transplants · Autologous Transplant · Transplant, Autologous · Transplants, Autologous · Autotransplants · Autotransplant

Definition

Transplant comprised of an individual's own tissue, transferred from one part of the body to another.

MeSH classification

  • A01.941.750

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Common questions about Autografts

What does Autografts mean in medicine?
Transplant comprised of an individual's own tissue, transferred from one part of the body to another. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Autografts known by any other names?
Yes. Autografts is also referred to as Autograft, Autologous Transplants, Autologous Transplant, Transplant, Autologous in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Autografts sit in the medical classification?
Autografts falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A01.941.750). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Autografts?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D064592) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗