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organ-related

|or-gan-re-lat-ed|

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/ˈɔrɡən rɪˌleɪtɪd/

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/ˈɔːɡən rɪˌleɪtɪd/

pertaining to organs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'organ-related' originates from the word 'organ,' which comes from the Greek word 'organon,' meaning 'instrument' or 'tool,' combined with 'related,' from the Latin 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back.'

Historical Evolution

'organ' changed from the Greek word 'organon' to the Latin 'organum,' and eventually became the modern English word 'organ.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'organ' referred to a tool or instrument, but over time it evolved to refer to a part of a living organism with a specific function.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with organs, especially in a biological or medical context.

The patient was diagnosed with an organ-related disease.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45