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donor card
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donor card
n.
A card, usually carried on one's person, authorizing the use of one's bodily organs for transplantation in the event of one's death.
donor card
n
(Medicine) a card carried by a person to show that the bodily organs specified on it may be used for transplants after the person's death
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Noun1.donor card - a card that you carry on your person and that authorizes the use of your organs for transplantation after your death
identity card, card - a card certifying the identity of the bearer; "he had to show his card to get in"
Translations
donor card
n → Organspenderausweis m
donor card n → tessera di donatore di organi → tessera dell'A.I.D.O.
donor card n → tessera di donatore di organi → tessera dell'A.I.D.O.


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One possible way to increase the number of organs available for transplant is to increase the number of people who sign organ donor cards and/or indicate their donation wishes on their driver's license.
Identity and motivation predict behavior and intention of organ ... by Rowe, M. Michelle / American Journal of Health Studies
In Los Angeles, 60 residents have signed donor cards, joining the more than 6,000 worldwide to pledge their bodies.
DISPLAY INSPIRES NEW POSTMORTEM PLANS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Several organizations, including UNOS and the National Kidney Foundation (see the "Resources" section), provide organ donor cards for people who wish to make this life-preserving gift when they die.
Treatment methods for kidney failure: kidney transplantation by Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
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