Polysemous words have at least two lexical meanings, among which the primary and derivatives from it, which are formed as a result of external similarity or real connection of objects, are distinguished. The word "organ", both in the first and in the second version of its pronunciation, can be perceived in different ways. Its specific meaning can be understood only in a certain context - in combination with other words.
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In anatomy, this concept denotes a part of a living organism in the form of a set of cells and tissues of various types, which is responsible for the performance of certain physiological functions. Combinations of organs form various systems of the body (immune, digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, and others).
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By analogy with a living organism, of which a separate organ is a part, the same concept denotes a public or state institution that is part of a certain management system. The word "organ" can also refer to various automatic musical instruments, an instrument, a periodical published and reflecting the activities and views of any organization, party or institution.
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The organ (with the stress on the last syllable) is a large-sized keyboard-wind musical instrument known since ancient times. The organ is called the "king of instruments" because of its size, abundance of performing tools, richness of timbres and sound frequencies. This instrument consists of a system of pipes of different sizes and shapes, into which jets of air are mechanically fed, causing sounds of different timbre and pitches. The organ is controlled by hand keyboards, a foot pedal and a variety of registers (switches).
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Due to the external resemblance to the musical instrument of the same name, the organ (accent on the last syllable) was called a multi-barreled artillery weapon used in the 16th -17th centuries. In Russia it was customary to call it a food battery or magpie. The organ had several simultaneously loaded barrels located in several rows. This gun could produce a simultaneous or sequential volley. There was also a cruciform organ and an organ that rotated on a vertical axis. The invention of buckshot made it possible to abandon the use of such weapons, which were distinguished by a long charging process and the inability to conduct accurate aimed fire.
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In perfumery, the word "organ" is used to refer to the variety of raw materials and base elements used. In the translation of the Bible, the status of which is officially recognized by the Russian Orthodox Church, carried out in the 19th century by the Most Holy Governing Synod, the word "organ" is used as a designation for a kind of flute.