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National Cancer Institute Thesaurus
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July 2, 2026
| Id | http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C13018
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.
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| Synonyms |
Organ
Organs
organ
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| Type | http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class |
All Properties
| label | Organ
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| prefixIRI | Thesaurus:C13018
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| code | C13018
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| DEFINITION | 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.
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| ALT_DEFINITION | A part of the body that performs a specific function. For example, the heart is an organ.
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| Legacy Concept Name | Organ
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| FULL_SYN |
Organ
Organs
organ
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| UMLS_CUI | C0178784
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| Preferred_Name | Organ
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| Display_Name | Organ
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| Semantic_Type | Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component
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