n. The act or process of transplanting; specifically, the carrying of bacterial organisms from one medium to another for purposes of culture.n. That which is transplanted; specifically, in forestry, a seedling which has been transplanted once or several times.To plant anew in a different place.In general, to remove from one place to another; especially, to remove and establish for residence in another place.In surgery, to transfer from one part of the body or from one person to another. See transplantation, 3.