Diseases
organ transplantation
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Overview
Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ. The donor and recipient may be at the same location, or organs may be transported from a donor site to another location
Symptoms
- medical procedure not a disease
Causes
- medical procedure not a disease
Risk factors
- medical procedure not a disease
Diagnosis
- medical procedure not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is organ transplantation?
Organ transplantation is a medical procedure in which an organ is removed from one body and placed in the body of a recipient, to replace a damaged or missing organ. The donor and recipient may be at the same location, or organs may be transported from a donor site to another location
What are the symptoms of organ transplantation?
medical procedure not a disease
What causes organ transplantation?
medical procedure not a disease
Which medicines are used for organ transplantation?
cyclosporin
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