Anatomical structure that performs a specific function or group of functions [WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_(anatomy) ]
Term information
- NCIT:C13018
- BIRNLEX:4
- Wikipedia:Organ_(anatomy)
- MA:0003001
- UMLS:C0178784 (ncithesaurus:Organ)
- SCTID:272625005
- EFO:0000634
- ENVO:01000162
- CARO:0020004
- WBbt:0003760
- FMA:67498
- EMAPA:35949
common_anatomy, mouse_subset, upper_level, human_subset
Organs are commonly observed as visibly distinct structures, but may also exist as loosely associated clusters of cells that work together to perform a specific function or functions.
CARO v1 does not include a generic 'organ' class, only simple and compound organ. CARO v2 may include organ, see https://github.com/obophenotype/caro/issues/4
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_4751
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_33208
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_33090
Term relations
- multicellular anatomical structure
- has 2D boundary some anatomical surface
- capable of some biological_process
- in taxon some (not Xenoturbella)
- part of some anatomical system