Organ Procurement Organization
/ˈɔːrɡən prəˈkjʊərmənt ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization designated to coordinate the recovery of organs for transplantation in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
The organ procurement organization ensured all donated kidneys were allocated according to federal law.
Forms
- organ procurement organization
- organ procurement organizations
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to legally authorized entities responsible for organ donor identification, recovery, and allocation under regulated frameworks.
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