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 According to a handful of members on BabyCenter.com, many claimed that they paid anywhere from $1,000 to as much as $1,500 without insurance. 2  One member claimed that when her insurance kicked in, she had to pay $418. 3  People.com states that nationally, it can cost $250 to $500 for the procedure. The accuracy of this test is 99.4 percent. 2  If it were to fail, it would be more than likely due to technical problems. 3  The amniocentesis prices do not normally include the physicianâs charges, which can be around $800 to $1,200 depending on the physician involved, and your state of residence.