Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
donor site
Area of healthy skin from which tissue is harvested for autograft transplantation to burn wounds.
Full Definition
A donor site is the anatomical location from which healthy skin is harvested for autograft transplantation in burn reconstruction. Common donor sites include the thigh, buttocks, back, and scalp, selected based on skin quality, cosmetic considerations, and available surface area. Donor site management is crucial as these areas essentially create new wounds that must heal while providing tissue for burn coverage.
Usage
Usage note: Always hyphenate as 'donor site' when used as a compound modifier.
In Context
- "The donor site was dressed with hydrocolloid to promote rapid epithelialization." — Post-operative care instructions
- "Donor site pain was managed with topical anesthetics and oral analgesics." — Pain management plan
Also known as
graft donor area
harvest site
Contrasted with
recipient site
graft bed
Don't confuse with
recipient site
wound bed