noun

organism

organism

A single-celled organism is very small.

A single-celled organism is very small.

The human body is a complex organism.

The human body is a complex organism.

a/an ((adjective)) organism an organism with a particular quality A living organism needs water.

Synonyms: living thing, creature, being

From Greek 'organon' meaning 'instrument' or 'organ'. An organism is a system of organs working together.

Think of an 'organ' as a part of a whole 'organism'.

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