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organo-

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:
< Gk, comb. form of órganon organ
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organo- or organ-  
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  1. Organ: organotherapy.

  2. Organic: organomercurial.


[Greek, from organon; see organ.]
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organo- or organ-
pref.

  1. Organ: organotrophic.

  2. Organic: organomercurial.

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