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 Overall, the complete treatment session can range anywhere from $29,000 to as much as $62,000 without any sort of insurance policy. 2  Medicare currently pays around $19,000 for a full dosage.3  NPR says that you should budget at least $50,000 per patient. Overall, the complete treatment session can range anywhere from $29,000 to as much as $62,000 without any sort of insurance policy. 2  Medicare currently pays around $19,000 for a full dosage.