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- DictionaryOr·gan/ˈôrɡ(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans: "the internal organs"
- 2. a large musical instrument having rows of tuned pipes sounded by compressed air, and played using one or more keyboards to produce a wide range of musical effects. The pipes are generally arranged in ranks of a particular type, each controlled by a stop, and often into larger sets linked to separate keyboards.
A distinct part of an organism that performs one or more specialized functions. Examples of organs are the eyes, ears, lungs, and heart of an animal, and the roots, stems, and leaves of a plant.
a part of the body of an animal or plant that performs a particular job: an external / internal / reproductive organ. an organ donor / transplant. Fewer examples. He sustained injuries to his arms, legs and several internal organs. Your ears, eyes, tongue, nose and skin are your sense organs.
Jul 21, 2023 · In the biology dictionary, an organ is a group of tissues that collectively form a functional unit that is specialized to carry out a certain function. The Latin organum phrase means an “instrument” or “tool”.
An organ is a part of your body that performs a specific function: like your brain, lungs, or skin. You might not use the word organ often, but you use organs every second; imagine getting through a day without your heart, lungs, or brain.
organ. noun. /ˈɔːɡən/. /ˈɔːrɡən/. a part of the body that has a particular purpose, such as the heart or the brain; part of a plant with a particular purpose. the internal organs. the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.) the sexual/reproductive organs. an organ transplant/donor.
In a multicellular organism, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function. [1] In the hierarchy of life, an organ lies between tissue and an organ system. Tissues are formed from same type cells to act together in a function.
Definition of organ noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
