Glossary
Atom: The smallest unit of matter.
Cell: The building block of life and the smallest unit displaying all properties of life.
Molecule: A cluster of atoms bonded together.
Organ: A group of tissues joined in a structural unit to serve a common function.
Organ System: Several organs working together to perform a function.
Organelle: A membrane-enclosed portion of the cell performing a specific function.
Organism: A living being that has a cellular structure and can independently perform all physiologic functions necessary for life.
Tissue: A group of similar cells working on a common function.
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