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What is the definition or description of: liver transplant?
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Liver Transplant: A liver transplant is a surgical procedure that has both a donor and a recipient. The donor has part (if living) or the entire liver removed, and this is transplanted to the recipient. Liver transplantation is a life saving procedure and is performed when the recipient's liver is failing, or has developed a localized cancer that cannot be removed with partial liver resection..
Answered 11/30/2012
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