Maryland Estates and Trusts Section 4-501

      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Body" or "part of body" includes organs, tissues, bones, blood, and other body fluids.

      (c)      "Licensed hospital" includes any hospital licensed by the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene under the laws of the State, and any hospital operated by the United States government, although not required to be licensed under the laws of the State.

      (d)      "Next of kin" includes spouse.

      (e)      "Person" means any individual, corporation, government or governmental agency or subdivision, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity.

      (f)      "Physician" or "surgeon" means any physician or surgeon licensed to practice under the laws of the State.