National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: July 2, 2026
Id http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C13018
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Preferred Name

Organ

Definitions
A unique macroscopic (gross) anatomic structure that performs specific functions. It is composed of various tissues. An organ is part of an anatomic system or a body region. Representative examples include the heart, lung, liver, spleen, and uterus.
Synonyms
Organ
Organs
organ
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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