'transplant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transplantare,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'plantare' meant 'to plant.'

'transplantare' transformed into the Old French word 'transplanter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transplant' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to plant across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move an organ, tissue, or plant from one location to another.'