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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 called: pipe 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 pipe
organ stop
organ loft
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 51Թ Forms
- interorgan adjective
- multiorgan adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of organ1
Example Sentences
For more information and support on organ transplants, visit BBC Action Line.
Her lovingly sly Haydn-esque wit came out in the premiere of “Nest Box,” a duo for her and Wu Wei on sheng, the Chinese mouth organ.
The Story of a Heart, which won the non-fiction prize, focuses on two family stories involved in organ donation.
She developed an infection and then signs of sepsis - when the body's response to an infection is overwhelming and ends up injuring its own tissues and organs - but this was not managed properly.
Medical procedures that suppress the immune system - including cancer therapies and organ transplants - can make the body more vulnerable.
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