organo-, organ-
(Greek: an organized structure; pertaining to a specific bodily part with a specific function or set of functions; instrument, tool, implement)
organoscopy
Examination of the organs; another name for phrenology (the scientific study or theory of mental faculties; specifically, the theory that the mental powers of the individual consist of separate faculties, each of which has its organ and location in a definite region of the surface of the brain, the size or development of which is commensurate with the development of the particular faculty. The study of the external conformation of the cranium as an index to the development and position of these organs, and thus of the degree of development of the various faculties).
organosedimentary
Produced by or involving sedimentation as affected by living organisms.
organotaxis
1. A tendency of selective migration to some particular organ.
2. A directed response of a motile organism to an organ.
2. A directed response of a motile organism to an organ.
organotherapy, opotherapy
Treatment by the administration of preparations made from animal organs, especially glands; now frequently by synthetic preparations instead of extracts of a gland.
organotherapy, organotherapeutic
In medicine, the treatment of diseases by administering substances derived from animal organs; such as, bovine insulin, which is used to treat diabetes in humans.
organotrophic
1. A reference to the nourishment of organs of the body.
2. Deriving energy from the oxidation of organic compounds; said of bacteria.
3. Pertaining to a microorganism that uses organic sources as a reducing power.
2. Deriving energy from the oxidation of organic compounds; said of bacteria.
3. Pertaining to a microorganism that uses organic sources as a reducing power.
organotropism, organotropy
The special affinity of chemical compounds or of pathogenic agents for particular tissues or organs of the body.
organule
An end-organ of sensory receptors, such as a taste bud.
organum (singular); organa (plural); organon
An organ: a somewhat independent part of the body that is arranged according to a characteristic structural plan, and performs a special function or functions.
It is composed of various tissues, one of which is primary in function.
phonorganon, phonorganum
An instrument imitating the sounds of the voice, a speaking-machine.
pus organism
Pyogenic micro-organism, or a micro-organism producing pus; usually, staphylococci and streptococci; but many other organisms also produce pus.
teleorganic
total organic carbon (TOC)
The quantity of organic compounds dissolved in water, measured as pure carbon.
The TOC of a body of water affects biogeochemical processes, nutrient cycling, biological availability, and chemical transport and interactions. It also has direct implications for drinking water quality and wastewater treatment.
visceromegaly, organomegaly, splanchnomegaly
1. An abnormal enlargement of the viscera or the enlargement of an internal organ or organs.
2. The abnormal enlargement of the viscera; such as may be seen in acromegaly and other disorders.
3. The abnormal enlargement of the visceral organs; especially, the general enlargement of all abdominal organs which may accompany acromegaly.
2. The abnormal enlargement of the viscera; such as may be seen in acromegaly and other disorders.
3. The abnormal enlargement of the visceral organs; especially, the general enlargement of all abdominal organs which may accompany acromegaly.
