- 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.
combining form
- (in biology or medicine) indicating an organ or organsorganogenesis
- (in chemistry) indicating a compound containing an organic grouporganometallic; organosulphur; organophosphate
pref.
- Organ:organotrophic.
- Organic:organomercurial.