Living Donor
/ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈdoʊnər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who donates an organ or tissue while still alive, typically for transplantation purposes.
The hospital evaluated the living donor to ensure compatibility with the recipient.
Forms
- living donor
- living donors
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Commentary
Term frequently used in medical and legal contexts to distinguish from donors posthumously donating organs; laws often regulate the rights and protections of living donors.
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