eye bank

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Noun eye bank has 1 sense

eye bank - a place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death; used for corneal transplantation to patients with corneal defects
--₁ is a kind of bank

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Eye Bank

Description:

An eye bank refers to a specialized facility that collects, screens, and stores donor eyes used for corneal transplantation and research purposes. These eye banks play a crucial role in restoring sight and advancing medical knowledge.

Examples:

Noun (Medical):

The eye bank successfully transplanted corneas into two patients, restoring their vision.

Noun (Facility):

The local eye bank is actively seeking donors to help provide corneas for those in need.

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