organism
/ˈɔɹ.ɡəˌnɪz.əm/ noun B1- A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.
- Something with many separate interdependent parts, seen as being like a living thing; an organic system.
Plural organisms
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He quickly discovered that the Mississippi was not a static entity but rather a living, breathing organism that altered its course with dizzying frequency.
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