organism

UK
/ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
US
/ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/

Translations

organismnoun
organisms
pl
UK
/ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/
US
/ˈɔrɡənɪzəm/
The human body is a complex organism.
Человеческое тело — это сложный организм.
Synonyms
life form
living thing
organismadjective
UK
/ˈɔː.ɡə.nɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈɔr.ɡəˌnɪ.zəm/
Used attributively before another noun to modify it, e.g., "organism-level processes".

Definitions

organismnoun
Any individual living thing, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism.
Tardigrades are microscopic organisms that can survive extreme environments.
A system regarded as analogous in its structure or functions to a living body.
The city was described as a complex organism, with each part playing a vital role in its functioning.
organismadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an organism or organisms; involving whole organisms rather than parts or systems.
The study examined organism responses to temperature changes.