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organ donation

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Allocation

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the strategic assignment of available resources, such as time, budget, or inventory, to maximize efficiency and meet organizational goals effectively

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Allograft

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a transplant of tissue or an organ from one individual to another within the same species, but who is not an identical twin

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Blood Vessels

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the tube-like channels that form a network throughout the body, carrying blood and essential substances like oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs, while also removing waste products

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Brain Death

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the irreversible and complete cessation of all brain function, including the brainstem, meaning the person will not regain consciousness or breathe without support, and is legally considered death.

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Circulatory Death

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the irreversible cessation of all circulatory and respiratory functions, meaning the heart stops beating and circulation and oxygenation to the tissues permanently cease

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Connective Tissue

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the structural and functional integrity of the various tissues that connect, support, and bind other tissues and organs in the body

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Cross-Matching

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a test that checks for compatibility between a donor's blood or organ and a recipient's blood by mixing samples to detect any harmful reactions

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Deceased Donor

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someone who has died and whose organs or tissues are donated for transplantation after death, either after brain death or cardiac death, after permission has been given

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Donor Registry

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a confidential electronic database where individuals can record their wish to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor

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Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA)

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molecules found on the surface of most cells that play a crucial role in the body's immune response, distinguishing "self" from "non-self"

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Immunosuppressive Drugs

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medications used to suppress or reduce the activity of the immune system, often to prevent organ transplant rejection or treat autoimmune diseases

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Living Donor

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a healthy person who donates an organ or part of an organ (like a kidney or part of a liver) to someone in need of a transplant while they are still alive

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National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA)

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established a framework for a national organ recovery and allocation system, including the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), and criminalized the sale of human organs.

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Organ Donation

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the process of taking healthy organs and tissues from one person to give to someone else who needs a transplant to save or improve their life

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Organ Preservation

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the techniques and strategies used to maintain the viability and function of organs outside the body, from the time of retrieval from a donor until transplantation into a recipient, thereby maximizing the chances of successful transplantation

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Organ Procurement

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the surgical removal of organs or tissues from a deceased or living donor for transplantation into another person

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Organ Viability

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the capacity of an organ to survive and function outside the body for a sufficient period to allow for transplantation

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Recipient

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an individual who receives medical care, treatment, or biological material

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Rejection

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the body's immune system attacking transplanted cells, tissues, or organs, viewing them as foreign and harmful

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Tendons

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tough, flexible, rope-like tissues that connect muscles to bones, enabling movement and providing stability

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Tissue

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a collection of specialized cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body

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Transplant Center

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a facility where organ transplants are performed, and it's considered a specialized unit within a hospital, requiring specific personnel and adherence to regulations

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Waiting List

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a queue of patients needing a service that's in short supply, serving as a formal record and a tool for planning and resource allocation, ensuring no patient is overlooked