organ
Defined in 4 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“organ” means a part of the body that performs a special function, and for purposes of this subchapter excludes the brain, heart, and back; and
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- 1994–present5 U.S.C. § 8101Government Organization and Employees · Definitions · in this section
The term “organ” has the meaning given such term in section 121.2 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
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- 2008–present42 U.S.C. § 274i-4The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this part
the term “organ” means a human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and any other human organ or tissue specified by the Secretary for purposes of this subsection.
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 1320BThe Public Health and Welfare · Hospital protocols for organ procurement and standards for organ procurement agencies · in this section
The term “organ” means the human kidney, liver, heart, lung, pancreas, and any other human organ (other than corneas and eyes) specified by the Secretary by regulation and for purposes of section 274a of this title, such term includes bone marrow.
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 274BThe Public Health and Welfare · General provisions respecting grants and contracts · for purposes of this part