organ — a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrɡən/
Example Sentences
- My stomach organ is protesting against this spicy food!
- The organ donation program saves thousands of lives each year.
- She learned to play the organ so well that even the angels requested an encore.
organ
NOUN[/ˈɔːrɡən/]
a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function
💡 Concept
The surgeon carefully transplants a donor organ into the patient's chest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrɡən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːɡən/
🌳Etymology
Rootorgan
🎵Rhyme
morganorgangorgon
morgan
organ
gorgon
🔗Collocations
vital organ
organ transplant
internal organ
organ donor
pipe organ
organ music
government organ
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My stomach organ is protesting against this spicy food!”
“The organ donation program saves thousands of lives each year.”
😄 Fun example
“She learned to play the organ so well that even the angels requested an encore.”
“The brain is the most complex organ in the human body.”
“The local newspaper serves as an important organ of community information.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
body partstructurecomponentinstitutionagency
Antonyms
wholeentirety
Related
organismorganicorganizeorganizationorganist
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