Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for organism

organism

noun as in living thing

Strongest matches

Weak match

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It showed that the tool is not only for cells in the lab. It can be used as well in real living organisms."

Read more on Science Daily

"However, our model brings us closer to the biology of the human organism. It could serve as a complement to many animal experiments in the study of blood formation in both healthy and diseased conditions."

Read more on Science Daily

These fossils are among the earliest known seaweeds in the geological record, dating to a time when most organisms were visible only under a microscope.

Read more on Science Daily

Then once the chemical code has been cracked, it will guide scientists on how to modify potential antibiotics to bypass the organism's defences.

Read more on BBC

The enzyme also moved into peroxisomes, the cellular compartments where uricase naturally operates, suggesting the therapy might behave safely and appropriately in living organisms.

Read more on Science Daily

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement