organism

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An individual form of life, such as a bacterium, protist, fungus, plant, or animal, composed of a single cell or a complex of cells in which organelles or organs work together to carry out the various processes of life.

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A system regarded as analogous in its structure or functions to a living body.

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Organic structure; organization.

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A body exhibiting organization and organic life; a member of the animal or vegetable kingdom; an individual composed of a number of essential and mutually dependent parts, all of which partake of a common life.

noun

Anything that is organized or organic.

noun

Organic structure; organization.

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An organized being; a living body, either vegetable or animal, composed of different organs or parts with functions which are separate, but mutually dependent, and essential to the life of the individual.

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A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

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Any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.

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a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently