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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organelle.
2. 2
   A mass of cells, either artificially grown in vitro to simulate an organ or an abnormal mass that resembles an organ in structural appearance or qualities, such as a tumour.

Adjective

1. 1
   Resembling an organ of the body.

Etymology

From organ + -oid.

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