Organ Donation
/ˈɔːrɡən dəʊˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal act of giving one's organ or bodily tissue for transplantation or medical research either during life or after death.
The law requires explicit consent for organ donation to proceed.
Forms
- organ donation
- organ donations
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Commentary
Legally, organ donation often requires clear consent and is governed by statutes specifying conditions under which organs can be donated and procured.
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