eye bank
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eye bank
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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"Rather it's a question of an eye bank in the UK having to fully audit the exporting eye bank to ensure compliance with the UK's standards."
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2016
"This is not to say that the eye bank in Sri Lanka doesn't apply appropriate standards," says John Armitage of the UK's Corneal Transplant Service Eye Bank.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2016
The non-profit eye bank based in Seattle supplies 5,000 corneas a year.
From Inc ● Jul. 25, 2011
Within 20 minutes, an eye bank officer arrived with forms for Mrs. Gilliland to sign.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Red Cross would handle the delivery to the eye bank.
From Time Magazine Archive
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