### Question
Can you define what human fetal tissue means?


### Answer
**Human fetal tissue** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 289g*:

> tissue or cells obtained from a dead human embryo or fetus after a spontaneous or induced abortion, or after a stillbirth

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 289g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part H-General Provisions**

