Tag: Organ Transplant

  • Organ Transplant

    Organ Transplant: Definition and Description of Organ Transplant: An organ transplant refers to the surgical procedure of removing a healthy organ from one body and implanting it into another. This medical intervention is most commonly performed to replace failing organs such as the heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, lungs, or intestine. The goal is to restore…

  • Graft versus Host Disease

    Graft versus Host Disease Definition and Description of Graft versus Host Disease Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) is a medical condition that occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient’s body following a transplant, such as a stem cell or organ transplant. This reaction typically occurs when the transplanted cells, known as graft, identify the…