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organism component

 

[ ˈɔːrɡənɪz(ə)m ˈkəmˈpəʊnənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

A part or element of an organism, typically a specific anatomical structure or biochemical substance.

Synonyms

constituent, element, part.

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Word Description / Examples
organism component

This is a specialized term generally used in biology or medicine to describe a part of an organism or living thing.

  • The heart is a crucial organism component.
  • Each organism component has a specific function.
element

This term is often used in general and scientific contexts to describe a basic or essential part of something.

  • Carbon is an element found in all living things.
  • Integrity is a key element of a strong relationship.
constituent

It is typically used in formal or scientific language to describe something that makes up a part of a larger whole.

  • Water is a major constituent of the human body.
  • The constituents of the medication were listed on the label.
part

This is a general term that can be used in a wide range of contexts to refer to something that is a portion or piece of a larger whole.

  • This part of the car needs to be replaced.
  • He took the machine apart to see how each part worked.

Examples of usage

  • This protein is a vital component of the organism's immune system.
  • The chloroplast is an essential component of plant cells.
  • The brain is a complex component of the human organism.

Translations

Translations of the word "organism component" in other languages:

🇵🇹 componente do organismo

🇮🇳 जीव संगठन का घटक

🇩🇪 Organismuskomponente

🇮🇩 komponen organisme

🇺🇦 компонент організму

🇵🇱 komponent organizmu

🇯🇵 生物の構成要素

🇫🇷 composant d'organisme

🇪🇸 componente del organismo

🇹🇷 organizm bileşeni

🇰🇷 유기체 구성 요소

🇸🇦 مكون كائن حي

🇨🇿 komponent organismu

🇸🇰 komponent organizmu

🇨🇳 生物组件

🇸🇮 komponent organizma

🇮🇸 þáttur lífveru

🇰🇿 организм компоненті

🇬🇪 ორგანიზმის კომპონენტი

🇦🇿 orqanizmin komponenti

🇲🇽 componente del organismo

Etymology

The word 'component' originated from the Latin word 'componere', which means 'to put together'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of components in biology has been crucial in understanding the structure and function of living organisms. Through the study of various components, scientists have been able to unravel the complexity of organisms and their interactions with the environment.