organo-

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.

Origin of organo-

< Greek, combining form of órganon organ

Words nearby organo-

organized, organized ferment, organized labor, organized militia, organizer, organo-, organochlorine, organogel, organogenesis, organogram, organography

British Dictionary definitions for organo-

organo-

combining form

(in biology or medicine) indicating an organ or organs organogenesis
(in chemistry) indicating a compound containing an organic group organometallic; organosulphur; organophosphate

Medical definitions for organo-

organo-

pref.

Organ:organotrophic.
Organic:organomercurial.