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Organ procurement

organ procurement

The obtaining of organs for transplantation, which includes methods of obtaining through programs, systems, or organizations. It includes also the transporting of donor organs, after surgical removal, to the hospital for processing and transplant.


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Organ Transplants!

... according to some scientists, it could be a reality someday. An animal organ, probably from a pig, could be genetically altered with human genes ... organ distribution system. This system, known collectively as the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), is operated by the United ...

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by CoolJay221
Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:06 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organ Transplants!
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