front 1 Allocation | back 1 the strategic assignment of available resources, such as time, budget, or inventory, to maximize efficiency and meet organizational goals effectively |
front 2 Allograft | back 2 a transplant of tissue or an organ from one individual to another within the same species, but who is not an identical twin |
front 3 Blood Vessels | back 3 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 |
front 4 Brain Death | back 4 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. |
front 5 Circulatory Death | back 5 the irreversible cessation of all circulatory and respiratory functions, meaning the heart stops beating and circulation and oxygenation to the tissues permanently cease |
front 6 Connective Tissue | back 6 the structural and functional integrity of the various tissues that connect, support, and bind other tissues and organs in the body |
front 7 Cross-Matching | back 7 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 |
front 8 Deceased Donor | back 8 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 |
front 9 Donor Registry | back 9 a confidential electronic database where individuals can record their wish to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor |
front 10 Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) | back 10 molecules found on the surface of most cells that play a crucial role in the body's immune response, distinguishing "self" from "non-self" |
front 11 Immunosuppressive Drugs | back 11 medications used to suppress or reduce the activity of the immune system, often to prevent organ transplant rejection or treat autoimmune diseases |
front 12 Living Donor | back 12 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 |
front 13 National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) | back 13 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. |
front 14 Organ Donation | back 14 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 |
front 15 Organ Preservation | back 15 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 |
front 16 Organ Procurement | back 16 the surgical removal of organs or tissues from a deceased or living donor for transplantation into another person |
front 17 Organ Viability | back 17 the capacity of an organ to survive and function outside the body for a sufficient period to allow for transplantation |
front 18 Recipient | back 18 an individual who receives medical care, treatment, or biological material |
front 19 Rejection | back 19 the body's immune system attacking transplanted cells, tissues, or organs, viewing them as foreign and harmful |
front 20 Tendons | back 20 tough, flexible, rope-like tissues that connect muscles to bones, enabling movement and providing stability |
front 21 Tissue | back 21 a collection of specialized cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body |
front 22 Transplant Center | back 22 a facility where organ transplants are performed, and it's considered a specialized unit within a hospital, requiring specific personnel and adherence to regulations |
front 23 Waiting List | back 23 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 |