l'

masculine

/ɔʁ.ɡan/

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Translation

organ; body, agency

Word origin

From Latin organum, itself from Greek organon ('tool, instrument'), from a root meaning 'to work'. The musical instrument and the body part share the same word.

Origin: Greek
Root: organon
English cognates: organ, organic, energy

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralorganes

Examples

l' .

The heart is the most important organ in the body.

This doctor studies the organs of the human body.

The internal organs were damaged by the impact.

, l'.

Skin is an organ too, and plenty of people forget it.

The surgeon examined each organ carefully.

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This word is part of lesson 51.