v. Obs. [ad. mod.L. explant-āre, f. ex- (see EX- pref.1) + plantāre to plant, f. planta plant, on the analogy of implantāre.] trans. To send forth as an offshoot.
1578. Banister, Hist. Man, V. 84. These [Fibres] are explanted from the second cauitie or cell in the kidneys.
