Organ care system
Organ Care System
The Organ Care System (pronounced: /ˈɔːrɡən keər ˈsɪstəm/) is a medical technology designed to maintain the viability of donated organs outside the human body for an extended period. This system is also known as Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion.
Etymology
The term "Organ Care System" is derived from the English words "organ", "care", and "system". The word "organ" comes from the Old English 'organ', which is derived from the Latin 'organum', meaning instrument or tool. The word "care" comes from the Old English 'caru', meaning sorrow or anxiety, which later evolved to mean attention or caution. The word "system" comes from the Latin 'systema', meaning a whole compounded of several parts.
Function
The Organ Care System works by mimicking the conditions of the human body. It supplies the organ with oxygenated blood at body temperature, allowing it to continue functioning as it would inside the body. This system is used for organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.
Related Terms
- Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion: A technique that allows organs to be preserved outside the body for longer periods.
- Organ Transplant: A surgical operation where a failing or damaged organ in the human body is replaced with a healthy organ from a donor.
- Donor: A person who provides a bodily organ or tissue for transplantation.
- Transplant Recipient: A person who receives an organ or tissue from a donor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organ care system
- Wikipedia's article - Organ care system
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