noun, Nutrition. 1. a type of single-bond animal or vegetable fat, as that found in butter, meat, egg yolks, and coconut or palm oil, that in humans tends to increase cholesterol levels in the blood. Compare saturated (def 3).
The average cost of a kidney transplant is $32,000 for the transplant surgery and $25,000 per year post-surgery to care for the patient and ensure the transplant is not rejected. 53% of the total annual transplant cost in the United States is absorbed through the Medicare budget.
1 Even with these factors, the average cost of the procedure is around $15,500 to $30,000 without any sort of health insurance. 2  The said cost is inclusive to US alone; other countries will have a different price range which it usually less expensive than the prices in the US. Doctorâs Fee. 2  The costs listed above are for the procedure alone and is not inclusive of the fee for the specialists who will perform the surgery. 3  The typical cost for doctorâs fee could reach $2,000 or more.