or'ganicist
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organicism (ɔːˈɡænɪˌsɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the theory that the functioning of living organisms is determined by the working together of all organs as an integrated system |
| 2. | the theory that all symptoms are caused by organic disease |
| 3. | the theory that each organ of the body has its own peculiar constitution |
| or'ganicist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| organi'cistic | |
| —adj | |
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