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organon
or·ga·non O0117500 (ôr′gə-nŏn′) also or·ga·num (-nəm)n. pl. or·ga·na (-nə) or or·ga·nons or or·ga·nums A set of principles for use in scientific or philosophical investigation. [Greek, tool, organ of the body, instrument; see werg- in Indo-European roots.]organon (ˈɔːɡəˌnɒn) or organumn, pl organa (ˈɔːɡənə) , -nons, -na or -nums1. (Logic) a system of logical or scientific rules, esp that of Aristotle2. archaic a sense organ, regarded as an instrument for acquiring knowledge[C16: from Greek: implement; see organ]or•ga•non (ˈɔr gəˌnɒn) n., pl. -na (-nə), -nons. 1. an instrument of thought or knowledge. 2. a system of rules or principles of demonstration or investigation. [1580–90; < Greek órganon; see organ] organona method or means for communicating knowledge or for philosophical inquiry.See also: Knowledge, PhilosophyThesaurusNoun | 1. | organon - a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledgesystem of rules, system - a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender" |
organon
organ [or´gan] organum.accessory digestive o's (accessory o's of digestive system) organs and structures not part of the alimentary canal that aid in digestion; they include the teeth, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.organ of Corti the organ lying against the basilar membrane in the duct" >cochlear duct, containing special sensory receptors for hearing, and consisting of neuroepithelial hair cells and several types of supporting cells.effector organ a muscle or gland that contracts or secretes, respectively, in direct response to nerve impulses.enamel organ a process of epithelium forming a cap over a dental papilla and developing into the enamel.end organ end-organ.Golgi tendon organ any of the mechanoreceptors arranged in series with muscle in the tendons of mammalian muscles, being the receptor for stimuli responsible for the lengthening reaction.reproductive o's see reproductive organs, female" >reproductive organs, female and reproductive organs, male" >reproductive organs, male.sense o's (sensory o's) organs that receive stimuli that give rise to sensations, i.e., organs that translate certain forms of energy into nerve impulses that are perceived as special sensations.spiral organ organ of Corti.target organ the organ affected by a particular hormone.vestigial organ an undeveloped organ that, in the embryo or in some remote ancestor, was well developed and functional.o's of Zuckerkandl para-aortic bodies.or·gan (ōr'găn), [TA] Any part of the body exercising a specific function (for example, respiration, secretion, or digestion). Synonym(s): organum [TA], organon [L. organum, fr. G. organon, a tool, instrument] or·gan (ōr'găn) [TA] A differentiated structure or part of a system of the body; composed of tissues and cells; exercises a specific function (e.g., respiration, secretion, digestion). Synonym(s): organum [TA] , organon. [L. organum, fr. G. organon, a tool, instrument]or·gan (ōr'găn) [TA] A differentiated structure or part of a system of the body; composed of tissues and cells. Synonym(s): organum [TA] , organon. [L. organum, fr. G. organon, a tool, instrument]organon Related to organon: MerckWords related to organonnoun a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigationsRelated Words |