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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

thing go
a separate and self-contained entity

part, piece go
a portion of a natural object

body part go
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

tissue go
part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

animal tissue go
the tissue in the bodies of animals

transplant, graft
(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient

noun.body

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autoplasty, autograft go
tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person
homograft, allograft go
tissue or organ transplanted from a donor of the same species but different genetic makeup
heterograft, xenograft go
tissue from an animal of one species used as a temporary graft (as in cases of severe burns) on an individual of another species