body broker
The term "body broker" refers to controversial practices involving the sale of human remains or the exploitation of vulnerable individuals in addiction treatment.
Definition
C1Medical Research and Education
(technical, informal)An entity that trades human cadavers or body parts for research and educational purposes, often operating in a minimally regulated environment.
Example
- The body broker provided cadavers to the university for anatomical studies.
C1Addiction Treatment
(informal, criminal)A person or organization that receives financial incentives for directing individuals with substance use disorders to certain treatment facilities, frequently exploiting those in need.
Example
- Authorities arrested a body broker involved in an addiction treatment scam.
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