Terminology Service for NFDI4Health

organ

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Anatomical structure that performs a specific function or group of functions [WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_(anatomy) ]

Term info

Label

organ

database cross reference
Subsets

upper_level

external definition

Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct structures, but may also exist as loosely associated clusters of cells that work together to perform a specific function or functions.

external ontology notes

CARO v1 does not include a generic 'organ' class, only simple and compound organ. CARO v2 may include organ, see https://github.com/obophenotype/caro/issues/4

has related synonym

anatomical unit, body organ, element

id

UBERON:0000062