organo-


  1. a combining form of Greek origin used, with the meaning “organ (of the body),” “musical instrument,” or as a combining form of organic in the formation of compound words: organology; organosilicon.

Origin of organo-

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<Greek, combining form of órganonorgan

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British Dictionary definitions for organo-

organo-

combining form
  1. (in biology or medicine) indicating an organ or organs: organogenesis

  2. (in chemistry) indicating a compound containing an organic group: organometallic; organosulphur; organophosphate

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