Tissue bank
Tissue Bank
A Tissue Bank (pronunciation: /ˈtiSHo͞o baNGk/) is a medical establishment that stores and manages biological tissues for future use in transplantation, research, and education.
Etymology
The term "Tissue Bank" is derived from the English words "tissue", referring to the biological tissues, and "bank", indicating a place where something is stored or managed.
Definition
A Tissue Bank is a facility that recovers, processes, stores, and distributes human tissues for the purposes of transplantation, research, and education. Tissue banks can store a variety of tissues, including bone, skin, corneas, heart valves, and blood vessels.
Function
The primary function of a Tissue Bank is to provide a source of high-quality biological tissues that can be used in transplantation procedures. This involves the collection of tissues from donors, the processing and storage of these tissues, and the distribution of tissues to healthcare providers. Tissue banks also play a crucial role in medical research and education, providing researchers and students with access to human tissues for study and training purposes.
Related Terms
- Transplantation: The process of transferring cells, tissues, or organs from one site to another.
- Donor: An individual who provides biological material for use in transplantation, research, or education.
- Recipient: An individual who receives a transplant.
- Organ Bank: A facility that stores and manages organs for transplantation.
- Cryopreservation: The process of preserving cells or tissues at very low temperatures.
- Allograft: A transplant of tissue from one individual to another of the same species.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tissue bank
- Wikipedia's article - Tissue bank
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