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.

organo-

combining_form

1. (in biology or medicine) indicating an organ or organs

   organogenesis

2. (in chemistry) indicating a compound containing an organic group

   organosulphur

   organophosphate

   organometallic

Word History and Origins

Origin of organo-¹

< Greek, combining form of órganon organ

Example Sentences

Especially will the traveller in Mexico be struck by the imposing organo cactus.

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A striking example of the place of suggestion came with the development of organo-therapy some fifteen years ago.

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Præterea in quibusdam morbis medendi cruciatus detraxit, ut in anginis quas curabant in fauces organo demisso.

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Sopra un organo particolare della Cimici dei letti (Cimex lectularius L.).

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De Novo Organo silemus, he says, neque de eo quicquam prlibamus.

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