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 The national average charge for an eye exam is $114 for those without insurance, according to the Vision Service Plan. 2  The cost varies depending upon the clinic and region of the country.3  Lakewood Family Eye Care clinic, in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., charges $109 for an eye exam for those without insurance. For some, the vision plan covers the full cost of a regular annual eye exam. 2  Other plans charge a copay of $5 to $35. 3  Some clinics have a separate charge for retraction, a test that determines the patient's prescription. 4  This varies by clinic, ranging from $15 to $40 at the Main Line Eye Specialists.