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Gifts (Medicine)

Gifts (pronunciation: /ɡɪfts/) in the context of medicine, refers to the act of voluntarily transferring certain rights of ownership from one person to another, particularly in the case of organ or tissue donation.

Etymology

The term 'gift' originates from the Old Norse word 'gipt', which means 'good luck'. In the medical context, it is often used to describe the act of giving without the expectation of receiving something in return, such as in the case of organ donation or blood donation.

Related Terms

  • Organ donation: The process by which an organ is removed from one person (the donor) and placed into another person (the recipient). This is often done as a life-saving measure for the recipient.
  • Tissue donation: Similar to organ donation, tissue donation involves the giving of tissues such as corneas, skin, and bone marrow from one person to another.
  • Transplant: The act of taking an organ or tissue from one person and surgically placing it into another person. Transplants are often necessary for individuals with organ failure or damage.
  • Donor: A person who gives an organ or tissue to another person. Donors can be living or deceased.
  • Recipient: A person who receives an organ or tissue from a donor.

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