Cool MateOrgan
UK /["/ˈɔːɡən/"]/US /["/ˈɔːrɡən/"]/
Definition
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
In simple words: A part of the body that has a specific function, like heart or lungs.
Examples
- The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- She played a beautiful melody on the organ during the church service.
- In biology, an organ is a part of an organism that performs a specific function.
- He donated his kidney, which is a crucial organ for filtering blood.
- The city has an organ that is over a century old and still functional.
- Musicians often study music theory to better understand how to play the organ.
- The lungs and liver are important organs that support respiration and metabolism.
- The organ in the symphony hall has pipes that create powerful sounds.
Usage notes
Used in both medical and general contexts. In casual conversation, 'organ' can refer to musical instruments or an important part of a system.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'body organ' as a 'key organ' that plays an important role in life.
Collocations
- internal
- bodily
- important
- donate
- transplant
- harvest
- donation
- donor
- transplant
- pipe
- electric
- Hammond™
- pedal
- pipe
- stop
- pipe
- electric
- Hammond™
- pedal
- pipe
- stop
- central
- major
- administrative
Synonyms
- part
- component
- instrument
- organism
- system
Antonyms
- dysfunction
- disorder
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'organism' which refers to living things.
- Using 'organs' as a verb incorrectly, not acknowledging its noun form only.
- Assuming 'organ' pertains only to body parts, missing broader meanings.