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TOPIK 5noun

이식

isik

이식이 · 이식을

transplant (organ); transplanting (plants)

Example

그는 신장 이식 수술을 받고 건강을 되찾았어요.

He regained his health after getting a kidney transplant.

Word parts

이 move식 plant

Literally 'moving and planting' — originally used for plants.