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target organ

 

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Noun target organ has 1 sense
  1. target organ - (radiology) organ intended to receive the therapeutic dose of a radioactive substance
    --1 is a kind of
    organ

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Target Organ

Noun (Medical):

A target organ refers to a specific tissue or organ that is affected by a particular drug, medication, or disease.

Example Sentence:

When treating hypertension, the heart is considered the target organ as high blood pressure directly affects its functioning.

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Noun (Biology):

In the field of biology, a target organ is the specific organ or tissue to which a particular hormone or chemical substance exerts its effects.

Example Sentence:

The liver, being a target organ for insulin, plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body.

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Adjective:

When used as an adjective, "target organ" describes something or someone related to the primary objective or focus of an action or activity.

Example Sentence:

In the marketing campaign, the target organ audience for the new smartphone was consumers in the age range of 18-35.

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