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organ (anatomy) |
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organIn biology, a part of a living body that has a distinctive function or set of functions. Examples include the oesophagus, liver, or brain in animals, or a leaf in plants. An organ is composed of a group of coordinated tissues. A group of organs working together to perform a function is called an organ system, for example, the digestive system comprises a number of organs including the oesophagus, stomach, the small intestine, the pancreas, and the liver. The tissues of a leaf include the epidermis, palisade mesophyll, and spongy mesophyll. The tissues of the oesophagus include muscle, and epithelium. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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