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Organ Systems: Groups of organs that perform related functions.

Organism: An individual, composed of organ systems (if multicellular). Multiple organisms make up a population.

Organized Exchange: A securities marketplace where purchasers and sellers regularly gather to trade securities according to the formal rules adopted by the exchange.

Organochromic Indicators: Colored organic compounds that change color when they chelate different metals. Organochromic indicators are used to determine the endpoint in complexometric titrations. Examples of organoch . . . View Full Definition

Organizational Unit: An organizational unit is any component that is part of the contractor's corporate structure. In a more traditional organization, it might be a department, division, section, branch or group . . . View Full Definition

Organizational Transformation: Refers to organization-wide changes, such as restructuring operations, introducing new technologies, processes, services or products, implementing new programs, re-engineering, etc.

Organizational Structure: Lines of authority and responsibility.

Organizational Survey: The process of evaluating and analyzing an organization’s structure and other major components to determine whether they are suitably meeting the organization’s current and future needs.

Organoleptic: Relating to the senses (taste, color, odor, feel). Traditional USDA meat and poultry inspection techniques are considered organoleptic because inspectors perform a variety of such procedures . . . View Full Definition

Organophosphates: Insecticides that contain phosphorus, carbon, and hydrogen. They are cholinesterase inhibitors: some are highly acutely toxic, but they usually are not persistent in the environment. Parathi . . . View Full Definition