What Is a Flap?

Flap surgery is a technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recipient site with an intact blood supply. This is distinct from a graft, which does not have an intact blood supply and therefore relies on growth of new blood vessels.

What is a flap in slang?

Slang. to become excited or confused, especially under stress: a seasoned diplomat who doesn't flap easily.

What is a flap in medical terms?

A flap is a unit of tissue that is transferred from one site (donor site) to another (recipient site) while maintaining its own blood supply. Flaps come in many different shapes and forms. They range from simple advancements of skin to composites of many different types of tissue.