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What is transplantation?
When an organ from one person is
surgically removed and placed into another
person it is known as organ transplantation.
In situations where a person’s organ has
failed due to illness or injury, the only
option they have to recover is to undergo
organ transplantation.
What are the organ that can be donated?
Solid organs that can be transplanted
include: Heart, lung, liver, kidneys,
pancreas and intestine. Tissues that can be
transplanted include: Cornea, bone,
cartilage, skin, vein and heart valves.
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