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Living Organism

Definition:

A living organism, also known as a living thing, is any individual entity that exhibits the characteristics of life. It is capable of growth, reproduction, and maintaining homeostasis.

Senses:

1. General sense: An individual living being; a living thing.
2. Biology sense: An organism that possesses life, including animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and viruses.

Usage:

General sense:

Heather is a fascinating living organism that is capable of self-healing.

Biology sense:

The laboratory is equipped with various microscopes for studying living organisms at a cellular level.

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