Tissue Bank
/ˈtɪʃuː bæŋk/
Definitions
- (n.) An authorized entity that collects, stores, processes, and distributes human biological tissues for medical transplantation or research purposes under regulatory compliance.
The hospital acquired tissue allografts from a licensed tissue bank to perform reconstructive surgery.
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- tissue bank
- tissue banks
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Commentary
Legal definitions emphasize regulatory compliance and authorization due to sensitive handling and ethical concerns.
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