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Organon

Noun

Sense 1: In philosophy, the term "organon" refers to a set of fundamental principles or rules that are considered as a basis for knowledge or understanding.

Sample Sentence: The ancient Greeks developed the organon as a guide to logical and scientific thinking. Click here to search for philosophy books on Amazon.

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Sense 2: In medicine, an "organon" can refer to a specific body organ.

Sample Sentence: The liver is an essential organon responsible for detoxification and metabolism. Click here to search for medical books on Amazon.

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Sense 3: In music, the term "organon" is used to describe a classification of musical instruments, particularly pipe organs.

Sample Sentence: Johann is an expert in playing different types of organons, including church and theater organs. Click here to search for musical instruments on Amazon.

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Sense 4: In biology, "organon" can be used to describe a functional unit within an organism.

Sample Sentence: The cardiovascular system includes various organons, such as the heart and blood vessels. Click here to search for biology books on Amazon.

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Sense 5: In economics, an "organon" can refer to an organization or a cooperative.

Sample Sentence: The farmers established an organon to collectively market their produce and improve their bargaining power. Click here to search for economics books on Amazon.