Organ Donor List
/ˈɔːrɡən ˈdoʊnər lɪst/
Definitions
- (n.) An official registry of individuals who have consented to donate their organs after death for transplantation or medical research.
The hospital checked the organ donor list to find a suitable match for the patient awaiting a kidney transplant.
Forms
- organ donor list
- organ donor lists
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Commentary
The term is used in legislation and medical-legal contexts to identify authorized donors; effective drafting should clarify eligibility, consent mechanisms, and registry maintenance.
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