Human Tissue Law
/ˈhjuːmən ˈtɪʃuː lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law regulating the removal, storage, use, and disposal of human bodily tissues, often for medical research, transplantation, and therapeutic purposes.
The human tissue law requires consent before any tissue can be used for research.
- (n.) Statutory provisions and ethical guidelines ensuring the protection of donors and recipients in the handling of human tissues.
Under the human tissue law, donor anonymity must be preserved unless otherwise agreed.
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- human tissue law
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Commentary
Human tissue law often overlaps with bioethics and medical regulation, emphasizing donor consent and ethical use; drafting should clarify scope regarding types of tissue and permissible uses.
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