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Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.
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human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
Health care; Organ transplantation
Molecules found on cells in the body that are inherited genetically. In donor-recipient matching, HLAs help to determine compatibility between a donor and recipients.
histocompatibility antigens
Health care; Organ transplantation
Molecules, also known as Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA), found on all nucleated cells in the body. Inherited from one' parents, histocompatibility antigens help the immune system ...
steroids
Health care; Organ transplantation
Naturally occurring hormones in the body that help control important body functions. Synthetic or man-made steroids can be used to suppress the immune system.
refusal reasons
Health care; Organ transplantation
Number codes used on a match run to show the reason an organ was not accepted for a potential transplant recipient (PTR) receiving the offer.
blood type
Health care; Organ transplantation
One of four groups (A, B, AB or O) into which blood is classified. Blood types are based on differences in molecules (proteins and carbohydrates) on the surface of red blood ...
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