Organ Donor
/ˈɔːrɡən ˈdoʊnər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who legally consents to donate their organs for transplantation after death or in some cases while alive.
The hospital contacted the organ donor registry to facilitate a transplant.
Forms
- organ donor
- organ donors
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Commentary
The term assumes legally valid consent and may involve statutory or registry processes; clarity in consent documentation is crucial.
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