organs

or-gans · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of *organ*: parts of an organism with specific vital functions.

  2. 2.

    Plural of *organ*: large musical keyboard instruments.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    vital organs — essential organs necessary for survival
  • •
    internal organs — organs located inside the body
  • •
    reproductive organs — organs involved in reproduction

Related words

See also: anatomy, body, organ, organism

Etymology

Plural of organ, from Latin organum ("instrument, organ"), from Greek organon.