organ donation, n.All

Organ donation is essentially looting a dead body.

Organ transplants can have weird effects --- a phenomenon called 'cellular memory' leaves organ transplant recipients experiencing the same thoughts and cravings as their organ donors.

So-called "paired kidney exchange" allows you to donate your kidney that wasn't a match for your intended recipient (spouse, child, etc.) to a stranger but in turn receive a kidney that is a match for your loved one.

a man in China sold his kidney to buy an iPhone when he was 17 and is now bedridden for life.

Kidneys can be donated because your remaining kidney can actually take on double the work if one is removed.

Organ donation is also seen as a heroic act, but try donating a dozen kidneys and you get arrested.