organism

Meanings

• noun

  A living organism is an entity characterized by existence, organization, and growth. Most organisms maintain homeostasis and respond to their environment.

  - "The organism adapted to its environment."
  - "The biology class studied various organisms."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with organism
organism , anesthesia , apothecary , arbitrary

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Variants

List of all variants of organism that leads to same result
organism , organismal , organismic , organismically , organisms , mycoplasma-like organism , pleuropneumonia-like organism , pleuropneumonia-like organisms , mycoplasm , mycoplasma , mycoplasmal , mycoplasmas , mycoplasmata , phytoplasma , phytoplasmas

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'organismos' meaning 'organized body'.

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Trivia

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1. There are an estimated 8.7 million species of organisms on Earth.

2. The largest organism on Earth is a fungus called Armillaria ostoyae, which covers over 2,200 acres in Oregon, USA.

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Related Concepts

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1. cell: The basic unit of life, all organisms are made up of one or more cells.

2. species: A group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

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Culture

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Organisms have been studied extensively in the field of biology, leading to various discoveries and advancements in medicine, agriculture, and ecology.

How to Memorize "organism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an organism as a complex machine, made up of various systems and organs working together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'organism' with the word 'life'.
   - Think of organisms as living beings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Only Living Organisms Grow' to remember the definition of an organism.

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