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Organ transplantation
The medical practice of replacing a patient's failing organ with a healthy one from a donor. Organs transplanted most often are the kidney, heart, lung, liver, and pancreas.
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Organ transplantation
match system
Health care; Organ transplantation
The computerized algorithm used to prioritize patients waiting for organs. It eliminates potential recipients whose size or ABO type is incompatible with that of a donor and then ranks those ...
biliary atresia
Health care; Organ transplantation
The congenital closure, or near closure, of the bile ducts. The most common indication for liver transplantation in children comprising 60 to 70 percent of all candidates.
policy development process
Health care; Organ transplantation
The continuous process by which the OPTN creates, refines and implements ethical, evidence- and consensus-based policies and standards for the procurement, allocation, distribution and ...
coronary artery disease
Health care; Organ transplantation
The coronary arteries supply blood (and oxygen) to the heart muscle. When arteries are partially or completely obstructed, the blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle is impaired. The most common ...
effective date of contract (EDOC)
Health care; Organ transplantation
The date when a contract goes into effect. The EDOC for the current OPTN contract is September 30, 2005.
total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Health care; Organ transplantation
The delivery of nutrients, calories, protein, fat, and/or all caloric needs through a vein into the bloodstream. TPN is used for patients who cannot maintain their nutrition by oral intake.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Health care; Organ transplantation
The department of the federal government responsible for health-related programs and issues.
