Legal Definitions - anatomical gift

An anatomical gift is a donation of a bodily organ or organs, usually for transplant or medical research purposes. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act outlines the procedures for making an anatomical gift, which has been adopted in every state.

Example: John decides to donate his kidney to his sister who needs a transplant. He makes an anatomical gift by signing the necessary documents and giving his kidney to the hospital for the transplant.

Another example is when someone donates their body to science after they pass away. This is also considered an anatomical gift.