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Donor
01
someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free
Examples
The hospital honored its largest donor for contributing funds to build a new pediatric wing.
Each donor received a thank-you letter for their generous contributions to the food bank.
02
(medicine) someone who provides biological materials for transplantation or medical procedures
Who is a "donor"?
A donor is a person who gives an organ, tissue, or blood to another person in need, such as those undergoing transplants or needing blood transfers. This can include living donors, who give a part of their organ or tissue while they are alive, or dead donors, who provide organs or tissues after they have died. Donors have a crucial role in treatments and transplants that can save lives or improve health.
Examples
My cousin became a kidney donor to help her brother.
The blood bank relies on regular donors for lifesaving transfusions.
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