Mesh term Artificial Organs
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Description
Devices intended to replace non-functioning organs. They may be temporary or permanent. Since they are intended always to function as the natural organs they are replacing, they should be differentiated from PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS and specific types of prostheses which, though also replacements for body parts, are frequently cosmetic (EYE, ARTIFICIAL) as well as functional (ARTIFICIAL LIMBS).Browse to child terms:
Artificial Limbs
Bioartificial Organs
Heart, Artificial
Heart-Lung Machine
Infusion Pumps
Kidneys, Artificial
Larynx, Artificial
Liver, Artificial
Pancreas, Artificial
Skin, Artificial
Urinary Sphincter, Artificial
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