Originalorganen
Originalorganen is a term used in bioethics and speculative biology to refer to the set of natural, original organs of an organism, as distinct from organs produced or replaced by medical or biotechnological means. The term is not part of formal biomedical taxonomy and does not designate a single universally accepted concept. It appears mainly in Dutch-language discussions and in comparative literature on organ replacement, prosthetics, and regenerative medicine, as well as in science fiction where biological continuity is a thematic issue.
Etymology: The word combines original with organen, the Dutch plural for organs, and reflects debates about
Definition and scope: Because there is no standardized definition, Originalorganen is used variably. In some contexts
Relevance: In ethics and law, the concept touches on questions of informed consent, organ provenance, and identity,
See also: Organ transplantation, Regenerative medicine, Bioethics, Identity (philosophy).