organ

US /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
UK /ˈɔːr.ɡən/
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Organ

a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans

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The heart is a vital organ.
Das Herz ist ein lebenswichtiges Organ.
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The liver is the largest internal organ.
Die Leber ist das größte innere Organ.
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viscusbody part
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Orgel

a large musical instrument with pipes of different sizes, which are supplied with air from a bellows and controlled by keyboards and pedals

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The majestic sound of the church organ filled the cathedral.
Der majestätische Klang der Kirchenorgel erfüllte die Kathedrale.
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She played a beautiful hymn on the organ.
Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Hymne auf der Orgel.
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pipe organkeyboard instrument
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Organ, Sprachrohr

a newspaper, journal, or other medium used to publicize the views of a political group or other organization

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The party's official organ published a strong editorial.
Das offizielle Organ der Partei veröffentlichte einen scharfen Leitartikel.
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This magazine serves as the main organ for environmental activism.
Diese Zeitschrift dient als wichtigstes Organ für Umweltaktivismus.
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mediummouthpiecevoiceplatform
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organizationorganicorganizedorganizeorganizerorganismsense organ