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autoplasty
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Surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body
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Surgical repair by using tissue from another part of the patient's own body
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Tissue that is taken from one site and grafted to another site on the same person
“When fractures fail to unite, autografts of bone can be extremely valuable in helping the bone to heal.”
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When fractures fail to unite, autografts of bone can be extremely valuable in helping the bone to heal.
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