An ___ is a functional entity of a body made up of several kinds of tissue.

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An organ is a group of tissues in a living organism that have been adapted to perform a specific function. In higher animals, organs are grouped into organ systems, for example, the oesophagus, stomach and liver are organs of the digestive system.

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