Savior sibling

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Savior Sibling

A Savior Sibling (pronunciation: /ˈseɪvjər ˈsɪblɪŋ/) is a term used in the field of medical ethics and genetics to describe a child who is born to provide an organ or cell transplant to a sibling that is affected by a fatal disease, such as Fanconi anemia or thalassemia.

Etymology

The term "Savior Sibling" is derived from the English words "savior", meaning one who saves or rescues, and "sibling", referring to a brother or sister. The term was coined to describe the specific purpose of these siblings' conception and birth - to save the life of their existing sibling.

Related Terms

  • Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD): A procedure used to screen embryos for specific genetic diseases before implantation during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle. This technique is often used to ensure the savior sibling is a suitable match for the existing sibling.
  • Human leukocyte antigen (HLA): A protein found on cells that is used by the immune system to differentiate between the body's own cells and foreign cells. Matching HLA types between donor and recipient is crucial for successful organ or cell transplants.
  • Bioethics: The study of the ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine. The concept of savior siblings raises several bioethical questions, such as the potential for exploitation of the savior sibling and the moral implications of creating a life for the purpose of saving another.

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