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[awr-guhn] / ˈɔr gən /


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McKinney encouraged others to consider their organ donation decision, record that decision, and share it with family and friends.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

There hasn’t been a tissue or organ in the body where microplastics haven’t been found.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Nearly half of Americans with kidney failure who are referred for a kidney transplant never begin the evaluation process required to be considered for a donor organ, according to a new nationwide study.

From Science Daily Jul. 1, 2026

Monson de Kansky was performing in the role of a street dancer in the ballet “Petrouchka,” and Igor played the organ grinder.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

“Set her on her side. We are ready to restart organ function.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The research team is preparing larger clinical studies involving multiple hospitals while modifying the antenna for additional organs, including the heart and kidneys.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

Many characteristics go into determining someone’s sex: chromosomes, reproductive organs, hormonal balances, secondary sex characteristics like breast tissue and body-hair distribution.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

The condition “may involve chromosomes, hormones, reproductive organs or genitals.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The disease is caused by a virus which attack's the body's immune systems and organs.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

To say, “Is your sheep genuine?” would be a worse breach of manners than to inquire whether a citizen’s teeth, hair, or internal organs would test out authentic.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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