deceased donor

A deceased donor is a person who has passed away and has agreed, or whose family has agreed, to donate their organs and tissues for transplantation. This process typically occurs after the donor has been declared legally dead, often following brain death, while life support may still be used to maintain organ function temporarily. The donated organs can be used to save or improve the lives of individuals suffering from organ failure, such as those in need of a heart, liver, or kidneys. Organ donation from deceased donors is a critical part of addressing the shortage of available organs for transplantation.