Artificial organ
Artificial organ
Artificial organ (pronunciation: /ɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ˈɔːr.gən/) is a man-made device or tissue that is implanted or integrated into a human to replace a natural organ, to duplicate or augment a specific function or functions so the patient may return to a normal life as soon as possible. The replaced function does not have to be related to life support, but it often is.
Etymology
The term "artificial organ" is derived from the Latin word "artificium" meaning "made by art" and the Greek word "organon" meaning "instrument".
Types of Artificial Organs
Artificial organs can be broadly categorized into two types:
- Artificial implants: These are devices that are implanted into the body to replace the function of a non-functioning organ. Examples include the artificial heart, artificial kidney, and artificial pancreas.
- Bioartificial organs: These are organs that are grown in a lab using the patient's own cells. They are used to replace a damaged or non-functioning organ. Examples include bioartificial liver and bioartificial bladder.
Related Terms
- Prosthesis: A device designed to replace a missing part of the body.
- Transplant: The process of taking cells, tissues, or organs, called a graft, from one area of the body and placing them into another area of the body or into another body.
- Biocompatibility: The ability of a material to perform with an appropriate host response in a specific application.
- Biomedical engineering: The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial organ
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial organ
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