Anatomical structure that performs a specific function or group of functions [WP]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_(anatomy) ]
Term information
- MA:0003001
- UMLS:C0178784 (ncithesaurus:Organ)
- BIRNLEX:4
- ENVO:01000162
- EFO:0000634
- FMA:67498
- EMAPA:35949
- NCIT:C13018
- CARO:0020004
- null:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organ_(anatomy)
- null:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0178784
- WBbt:0003760
- null:http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/272625005
upper_level
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
Term relations
- multicellular anatomical structure
- has 2D boundary some anatomical surface
- part of some anatomical system