organ system
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A group of organs that work together to carry out a particular set of functions in the body.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The digestive _____ includes the stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines, all working together to process food."
Answer: organ system
In your own words, what does "organ system" mean?
A group of organs that work together to carry out a particular set of functions in the body.
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