Procurement

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Procurement (Medicine)

Procurement (pronunciation: proh-kyoor-muhnt) in the context of medicine refers to the process of obtaining organs, tissues, or other biological materials for transplantation, research, or therapeutic purposes.

Etymology

The term 'procurement' is derived from the Latin word 'procurare', which means 'to take care of'. In the medical field, it has been adapted to refer to the process of acquiring biological materials.

Process

The procurement process typically involves several steps, including donor identification, consent, evaluation, recovery, preservation, and transportation. Each step is crucial to ensure the safety and efficacy of the procured material.

Related Terms

  • Donor: An individual who provides organs, tissues, or other biological materials for transplantation or research.
  • Transplantation: The process of transferring organs or tissues from one person (the donor) to another (the recipient).
  • Consent: In the context of procurement, consent refers to the permission given by the donor or their next of kin for the donation of organs or tissues.
  • Preservation: The process of maintaining the viability of procured organs or tissues until they can be transplanted.
  • Transportation: The process of moving procured organs or tissues from the donor to the recipient or research facility.

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