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organic /or·gan·ic/ (or-gan´ik)
1. pertaining to or arising from an organ or organs. 2. having an organized structure. 3. arising from an organism. 4. pertaining to substances derived from living organisms. 5. denoting chemical substances containing covalently bonded carbon atoms, excluding such binary compounds as the carbon oxides, carbides, etc. 6. pertaining to or cultivated by use of animal or vegetable fertilizers, rather than synthetic chemicals.
organic [ôrgan′ik] Etymology: Gk, organikos 1 n, any chemical compound containing carbon, other than simple metal carbonate, hydrogen carbonate, or cyanides. Compare inorganic. 2 adj, pertaining to an organ. organic [or-gan´ik] 1. pertaining to an organ or organs. 2. having an organized structure. 3. arising from an organism. 4. pertaining to substances derived from living organisms. 5. denoting chemical substances containing covalently bonded carbon atoms. 6. pertaining to or cultivated by use of animal or vegetable fertilizers, rather than synthetic chemicals. organic anxiety syndrome a term used in a former system of classification for an organic mental syndrome characterized by prominent, recurrent panic attacks or generalized anxiety caused by a specific organic factor and not associated with delirium. Such disorders are now mainly classified as substance-induced anxiety disorders and anxiety disorders due to a general medical condition. See also substance-induced disorders. organic brain syndrome organic mental syndrome. organic delusional syndrome a term used in a former system of classification, denoting an organic mental syndrome characterized by delusions caused by a specific organic factor and not associated with clouding of consciousness (delirium), intellectual impairment (dementia), or prominent hallucinations (organic hallucinosis). The disorders are now mainly classified as substance-induced psychotic disorders and psychotic disorders due to a general medical condition. See also substance-induced disorders. organic disease a disease due to or accompanied by structural changes in organs or tissues. organic mental disorder a term formerly used to denote any mental disorder with a specifically known or presumed organic etiology; now discouraged because of the implication that other disorders do not have an organic basis. The term was sometimes used as a synonym of organic mental syndrome. organic mental syndrome former term for a constellation of psychological or behavioral signs and symptoms associated with brain dysfunction of unknown or unspecified etiology, grouped according to symptoms (see also organic mental disorder). The designating of certain conditions as having an organic basis, possibly implying that other conditions do not, is currently discouraged. organic mood syndrome a term used in a former system of classification, denoting an organic mental syndrome characterized by manic or depressive mood disturbance caused by a specific organic factor and not associated with clouding of consciousness (delirium), intellectual impairment (dementia), or prominent delusions or hallucinations (organic delusional syndrome or organic hallucinosis). Such disorders are now mainly classified as substance-induced mood disorders and mood disorders due to a general medical condition. See also substance-induced disorders. organic personality syndrome former term for an organic mental syndrome characterized by a marked change in behavior or personality, e.g., emotional instability, marked apathy, or impaired impulse control, caused by a specific organic factor and not associated with delirium, prominent mood disturbance, delusions, or hallucinations. Such disorders are now mainly classified on the basis of etiology, such as those that are substance-induced or are due to a general medical condition.
organic, adj grown in an environment in which artificial fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides are not utilized.
organic 1. pertaining to an organ or organs. 2. having an organized structure. 3. arising from an organism. 4. pertaining to substances derived from living organisms. 5. denoting chemical substances containing carbon. 6. pertaining to or cultivated by use of animal or vegetable fertilizers, rather than synthetic chemicals. organic acids acids which contain carbon. organic arsenic see arsenic. organic chemistry see organic chemistry. organic disease a disease due to or accompanied by structural changes. organic fluoride see fluorine. organic mercury
see mercury. organic Pertaining to a disorder in which there is a lesion within the body. See functional.
organic adjective Alternative nutrition Relating to foods that are grown without pesticides or artificial growth enhancers, which are processed and preserved without chemicals Chemistry Relating to carbon-based chemicals Clinical
medicine Relating to a disease process that can be objectively evaluated, as it is organ-based, in contrast to mental disorders, which are not organic Patient discussion about organic. Q. I'm looking for natural/organic ways to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome. My Boss has Carpal Tunnel syndrome. I'm looking for some natural remedies to help her ease the pain. A. "Acupuncture and chiropractic care have benefited some patients but their effectiveness remains unproved. An exception is yoga, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome." a quote from the "National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke" website... Q. Can a Chiropractor tell if your organs are shutting down? A. She told me that because my spine is out of line so much, that it's causing my organs to shut down. I have been having bladder problems. I really think she is just trying to scare me. Q. My child's hyperactivity spoils my Sunday. I want to know of any tips to make him more organized. My ADHD child is 7 years old. We are trying to manage is hyperactivity and its good that he has reduced in his symptoms. He was diagnosed at the age of four. Those days he was very hyperactive and jumping and running was very common. Though still talks very quickly and it’s so much quick that sometimes I cannot understand that what he says but my wife can understand what he wants to say and she follows his speed as well. But his hyperactivity spoils my Sunday. I want to know of any tips to make him more organized. Can someone give one? A. It is good that his hyperactivity is improving. I can say that you can make a plan for Sunday and any holiday. Make such a plan which you can tell to him at early morning and can fulfill at evening. This plan will keep him waiting for the day and you can see some changes in his hyper to go low. Read more or ask a question about organichttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbwNgIdYQN8&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vmbwNgIdYQN8_adhd_diagnose_true_nature_children?q=hyperactive%20child&feature=player_embedded Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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