organ

UK: ˈɔːɡən | US: ˈɔːrɡən

Definition

  1. n. a part of an organism that performs a specific function (e.g., heart, liver)

  2. n. a musical instrument with pipes and keyboards

  3. n. a means of communication (e.g., a newspaper or magazine)

Structure
organ <tool, instrument>
Etymology

The word "organ" traces back to the Greek organon, meaning "tool" or "instrument." This reflects its dual modern meanings:

  1. Biological organs as "tools" for bodily functions.
  2. Musical organs as complex instruments.
    The term entered English via Latin organum, retaining its core idea of a functional or mechanical device.
Examples

  1. The heart is a vital organ in the human body.

  2. She played a beautiful melody on the church organ.

  3. The newspaper serves as an organ of public opinion.

  4. The liver is the largest internal organ.

  5. The magazine acts as an organ for scientific research.