front 1 organ allocation | back 1 the process of distributing donated organs to eligible recipients |
front 2 Allograft | back 2 a transplant of an organ or tissue from one person to another genetically non-identical individual of the same species |
front 3 Blood Vessels | back 3 a network of tubular structures that transport blood throughout the body |
front 4 Brain Death | back 4 death that occurs when all functions of the brain, including the brainstem, permanently cease. |
front 5 Circulatory Death | back 5 the irreversible cessation of all circulatory and respiratory functions, which can lead to organ donation after death |
front 6 Connective Tissue | back 6 a diverse group of tissues that provide support, structure, and protection to the body |
front 7 Cross-Matching | back 7 a laboratory test used to determine if a donor's blood or organ is compatible with a recipient |
front 8 Deceased Donor | back 8 someone who has recently died and whose organs or tissues are used for transplantation after their death |
front 9 Donation | back 9 donating healthy organs and tissues from one person to another |
front 10 Donor Registry | back 10 a confidential electronic database where individuals can record their wishes to be an organ and tissue donor |