transplantation

(noun) an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient). Synonyms: transplant, organ transplant. Examples: "He had a kidney transplant." "The long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent." "A child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago."

(noun) the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location. Synonyms: transplant, transplanting. Examples: "The transplant did not flower until the second year." "Too frequent transplanting is not good for families." "She returned to alabama because she could not bear transplantation."