Átültetik

Átültetik is a Hungarian verb meaning to transplant. It refers to the act of moving something from one place to another under controlled conditions, and the term is used in several domains, most notably medicine and horticulture. Common expressions include szervátültetés, szövetátültetés and növényátültetés.

In medicine, átültetés denotes the transfer of an organ or tissue from a donor to a recipient. The procedure requires compatibility assessment and surgical intervention, followed by postoperative care that often involves immunosuppressive therapy to reduce the risk of rejection. Donors may be living or deceased, and organ allocation is organized through specialized networks and governed by ethical and legal rules. Outcomes vary by organ and patient factors, but transplantation can restore organ function and extend life.

In horticulture and gardening, átültetés describes moving a plant or cutting to a new location or container. The goal is to promote growth, establish a healthy root system, or rescue stressed specimens. Techniques and timing depend on species, and care is taken to minimize root disturbance and transplant shock.

Linguistically, átültetni is formed from át- meaning across or transfer and ültetni “to plant,” reflecting the action of relocating something to a new location. The form átültetik appears in contemporary Hungarian texts in present tense, passive, or other contexts depending on voice and tense.