Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Organ Preservation

The process by which organs are kept viable outside of the organism from which they were removed (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism).

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Abstract

The process by which organs are kept viable outside of the organism from which they were removed (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism).

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Organ Preservations
  • Preservation, Organ
  • Preservations, Organ

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

cryopreservation of organ: coord IM with organ (no qualif) + CRYOPRESERVATION

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History Note

84(75); was see under TISSUE PRESERVATION 1969-83

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  1. E02w.792.833.660
  2. E05.760.833.660

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Organ Preservation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009926. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009926
  2. Organ Preservation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64934750