Definition of organism

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/ˈɔːɡənɪzəm//ˈɔːrɡənɪzəm/

The word "organism" originated from the Greek words "organa," meaning "organ," and "ismos," meaning "condition" or "state." In the 16th century, the term "organism" was coined to describe a living being composed of organs, which are individual parts of an organism that work together to maintain its overall function. The concept of organisms as complex living systems was further developed in the 18th and 19th centuries by scientists such as Carl Linnaeus and Charles Darwin. Linnaeus, known as the father of taxonomy, developed a system of classification for living organisms, grouping them into kingdoms, phyla, and species based on their shared characteristics. Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection also played a significant role in shaping our understanding of organisms, as it emphasized the diversity of life on Earth and the dynamic interplay between organisms and their environments.

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a living thing, especially one that is extremely small

một sinh vật sống, đặc biệt là một sinh vật cực kỳ nhỏ

Example:
  • Even the simplest, single-celled organisms show examples of this behaviour.

    Ngay cả những sinh vật đơn bào đơn giản nhất cũng có hành vi này.

  • The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed.

    Tế bào là đơn vị cấu thành nên mọi sinh vật sống.

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a system consisting of parts that depend on each other

một hệ thống bao gồm các bộ phận phụ thuộc lẫn nhau

Example:
  • the social organism (= society)

    cơ thể xã hội (= xã hội)

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