organ
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Even more remarkably, part of that ancient visual system may still survive inside the modern brain as the pineal gland, an organ that helps regulate sleep.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
Scientists now know, however, that adipose tissue is an active and essential organ that supports many important processes, including energy storage, hormone production, and metabolic regulation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
She recognizes the risks to vulnerable people, and hints at the observation that euthanasia by way of organ donation would treat the prospective donor as a means to an end, violating their inherent human dignity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A nine-year-old boy who inspired changes to Northern Ireland's organ donation laws has received a heart transplant after an eight-year wait.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
I suppose I have a considerable organ of veneration, for I retain yet the sense of admiring awe with which my eyes traced her steps.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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He would then display the bodies in lifelike poses, revealing their muscles, skeletons and internal organs in exhibitions that drew millions worldwide but also occasionally faced calls for bans.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Animal-derived skin care products are gaining popularity, from salmon sperm facials to moisturizers made with beef tallow — the fat around a cow’s internal organs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
What’s more, staying hydrated helps flush toxins, keeps organs functioning optimally and thins mucus, making it easier for lungs to stay clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
It destroyed Carla's reproductive organs and was so extensive she was left needing bladder reconstruction surgery and a total hysterectomy.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
The jealousy gripped at his organs, stomach and lungs and throat.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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Vocabulary lists containing organ
Cell Biology - Middle School
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Cell Biology - High School
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Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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