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Organ

Date of Publication:

6/8/2016

Definition:

The heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, or any other self-contained biological structure or portion thereof that is currently or will be suitable for transplantation and that requires active biological patient support to ensure viability prior to removal.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6465.03: Anatomic Gifts and Tissue Donation

Related Glossary Terms:

Organ

Last Updated: January 16, 2020
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