organism

• Substantivo que designa um ser vivo individual, como animal, planta, fungo ou micro-organismo, capaz de crescer, reproduzir-se e reagir a estímulos.

A noun referring to an individual living entity, such as an animal, plant, fungus, or microorganism, capable of growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

1. Living entityB1formalscientific

   An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.

   Organismo vivo

   • The human body is a complex organism.
   • Microscopic organisms live in the soil.
   • Scientists discovered a new organism in the deep ocean.

   Sinônimoscreatureentitylife formliving thing

2. Biological systemB2formalscientific

   Any living system that functions as an individual entity.

   Organismo

   • Each organism has a unique genetic code.
   • The organism adapts to its environment over time.
   • This organism reproduces by splitting in two.

   Sinônimoscreaturelife formliving thing