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 user on HealthCentral.com, they claimed that in 2007, the retail price was around $800. 2  This price, however, did not include the actual infusion price. 3  Another user claimed that a 15-minute session cost $5,438. 4  Most price ranges were between $4,000 to $6,500 without insurance.