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Tissue

Date of Publication:

6/8/2016

Definition:

The cornea, eye, skin, bone, bone marrow, dura, blood vessel, fascia, brain or any other distinct type of material that is currently or will be suitable for medical therapeutics or scientific research that does not require ongoing biological patient support (active perfusion) at the time of harvest.

Source of Definition:

DoD Instruction 6465.03: Anatomic Gifts and Tissue Donation

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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