Human Tissue Act
/ˈhjuːmən ˈtɪʃuː ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) Legislation regulating the removal, storage, use, and disposal of human tissue for research, transplantation, and medical purposes.
The Human Tissue Act establishes strict consent requirements for organ donation.
Forms
- human tissue act
- human tissue acts
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Commentary
The term typically refers to specific statutory regimes like those in the UK regulating consent and ethical use of human tissue; always specify jurisdiction when drafting to avoid ambiguity.
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