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  2. Organ Definition. An organ is a self-contained group of tissues that performs a specific function in the body. The heart, liver, and stomach are examples of organs in humans. The word organ comes from the Latin organum, which means “instrument”.

  3. Organ | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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    Organ, in biology, a group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function. In higher animals, organs are grouped into organ systems; e.g., the esophagus, stomach, and liver are organs of the digestive system.

  4. Organ (biology) - Wikipedia

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    In a multicellular organism, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function [1]. In the hierarchy of life, an organ lies between tissue and an organ system. Tissues are formed from same type cells to act together in a function.

  5. Biology definition: An organ is a group of tissues that perform a specific function or group of functions. Typically, an organ would have the main tissue component that characterizes the organ and other tissues, such as those associated with the organ’s structure and function.

  6. An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a certain function in an organisms body. Most animals and plants have organs, which are self-contained groups of tissues such as the heart that work together to perform one function.

  7. Organ - National Human Genome Research Institute

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    In biology, an organ (from the Latin "organum" meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function. Your heart, kidneys, and lungs are examples of organs.

  8. organ - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

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    In biology, an organ is a structure composed of a group of different tissues that work together to perform a specific function. Most multicellular organisms have one or more organs. The stomach, liver, lungs, and heart are examples of organs found in animals. Stems and leaves are two types of organs found in plants.

  9. 13.2: Organization of the Human Body - Biology LibreTexts

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    Organs and Organ Systems. After tissues, organs are the next level of organization of the human body. An organ is a structure that consists of two or more types of tissues that work together to do the same job. Examples of human organs include the brain, heart, lungs, skin, and kidneys.

  10. Organs - (Honors Biology) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations -...

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    Organs are specialized structures composed of different types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions essential for the survival and health of an organism. They represent a level of biological organization that is critical in understanding how living systems are structured and how they operate.

  11. Organ System - (Cell Biology) - Vocab, Definition, Explanations -...

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    An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform one or more specific functions within an organism. Each organ system has a distinct role that contributes to the overall functioning of the organism, and they interact with each other to maintain homeostasis and support life processes.