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organ
[ awr-guhn ]
noun
- Also called pipe organ. a musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes sounded by means of compressed air, played by means of one or more keyboards, and capable of producing a wide range of musical effects.
- any of various similar instruments, as a reed organ or an electronic organ.
- a barrel organ or hand organ.
- Biology. a grouping of tissues into a distinct structure, as a heart or kidney in animals or a leaf or stamen in plants, that performs a specialized task.
- a newspaper, magazine, or other means of communicating information, thoughts, or opinions, especially in behalf of some organization, political group, or the like.
Synonyms: , , ,
- an instrument or means, as of action or performance:
This committee will be the chief organ of administration.
- Archaic. any of various musical instruments, especially wind, instruments.
organ
/ ˈɔːɡə /
noun
- Also calledpipe organ a large complex musical keyboard instrument in which sound is produced by means of a number of pipes arranged in sets or stops, supplied with air from a bellows. The largest instruments possess three or more manuals and one pedal keyboard and have the greatest range of any instrument
- ( as modifier )
organ loft
organ pipe
organ stop
- any instrument, such as a harmonium, in which sound is produced in this way See also reed organ harmonica
- short for electric organ electronic organ
- a fully differentiated structural and functional unit, such as a kidney or a root, in an animal or plant
- an agency or medium of communication, esp a periodical issued by a specialist group or party
- an instrument with which something is done or accomplished
- a euphemistic word for penis
organ
- 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.
organ
- Part of a living thing, distinct from the other parts, that is adapted for a specific function. Organs are made up of tissues and are grouped into systems , such as the digestive system .
Other Word Forms
- t·ǰg adjective
- ܱt·ǰg adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of organ1
Example Sentences
In fact, in the modern, popular understanding of the brain, we really tend to think of this organ as a sophisticated version of the technology it inspired.
"How close to organ damage did I need to get before I could access the abortion that I needed?"
How might sex chromosomes might affect a particular organ in humans?
Mr Golombek described the medical cause of death as "multi organ failure as a result of infective endocarditis and hospital acquired pneumonia".
Though South Asians may have less of the more harmful deep abdominal fat around organs like the liver and pancreas, studies show their larger, less efficient fat cells struggle to store fat under the skin.
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