US Medical Term · procedures
Organ Transplantation
Trasplante de órganos
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Organ Transplantation |
| Spanish (Español) | Trasplante de órganos |
| Chinese (中文) | 器官移植 |
| Korean (한국어) | 장기 이식 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Ghép tạng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Organ transplantation |
| Portuguese (Português) | Transplante de órgão |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การปลูกถ่ายอวัยวะ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 臓器移植 |
What it means
Organ transplantation is surgery to replace a failing or diseased organ with a healthy one from a donor. Common transplants include kidney, liver, heart, lung, and pancreas. The donor may be a living person (for kidney or part of liver) or a deceased donor. Recipients must be matched carefully to reduce the risk of rejection. After transplant, patients must take immunosuppressant medications for life to prevent the immune system from attacking the new organ. The surgery and recovery are complex, often involving weeks in the hospital. Close follow-up is required for life. There can be a long wait for a donated organ, and the process is coordinated through national transplant organizations.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor told me I need an organ transplantation because my kidneys are no longer working.
Mi médico me dijo que necesito un trasplante de órgano porque mis riñones ya no funcionan.
How long is the waiting list for an organ transplant and how is priority decided?
¿Cuánto dura la lista de espera para un trasplante de órgano y cómo se decide la prioridad?
What medications will I need to take for the rest of my life after an organ transplant?
¿Qué medicamentos necesitaré tomar de por vida después del trasplante de órgano?
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Last reviewed: September 2026