Organs

Group of tissues performing specific functions in an organism.

An organ is a group of tissues joined together that perform one or more specific functions in an organism. Examples include the heart, liver, and lungs.

Etymology

The word 'organ' comes from the Greek word 'organon', meaning tool or instrument.

Explain Like I’m 5

Organs are like body parts made of different tissues that work together to do a specific job, such as your heart pumping blood or your stomach digesting food.

Fun Facts

The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body
The small intestine is about 20 feet long
Kidneys filter about 120-150 quarts of blood each day

FAQ

What is an organ? A group of tissues working together to perform a specific function
What are some examples of organs? Heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain
Why are organs important? They keep our bodies working properly

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

biological system body part

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

heart liver lungs kidney brain

Meronyms — Parts or Components

tissue cells

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

organism body

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