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Graft (Noun)

(surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient.

Nouns denoting body parts.

The surgeon carefully attached the graft to the damaged area of the patient's skin.
A graft from a matching donor was transplanted into the patient's kidney to improve its function.
In some cases, a graft can be taken from one part of the patient's own body and transplanted to another.
The graft was rejected by the patient's immune system, causing inflammation and swelling.
A heart graft was transplanted into the patient successfully, saving her life.

The practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The company was accused of paying millions in graft to secure government contracts in the corrupt country.
Graft was a common problem in the police department, with some officers accepting bribes in exchange for overlooking traffic offenses.
The government official was convicted of accepting graft from companies that were bidding on major infrastructure projects.
In many developing countries, graft is a significant obstacle to economic growth and development.
The CEO resigned in shame after allegations of graft were uncovered, including lavish payments to regulatory officials.

The act of grafting something onto something else.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The horticulturist's careful graft allowed the rose stem to grow strong and healthy on the new rootstock.
The artist's innovative graft of disparate materials created a unique and eye-catching sculpture.
The medical team performed a graft to attach the healthy skin to the burn victim's damaged tissue.
The gardener's graft of the new branches onto the old tree allowed it to continue producing fruit.
The engineer's graft of the new system onto the existing infrastructure was a major technological breakthrough.