electric organ
The term 'electric organ' refers to both a specialized biological structure in certain fish and a type of electronic musical instrument.
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Definition
B2Biology
(technical, academic)A specialized structure in some fish that generates electric fields for purposes such as navigation, communication, and predation.
Example
- The electric eel uses its electric organ to stun prey and defend itself.
- Researchers study the electric organ of fish to understand bioelectric phenomena.
B2Music
(general)An electronic musical instrument that produces sound through electrical signals, often using keyboards or pedals.
Example
- The band incorporated an electric organ to give their music a unique sound.
- She learned to play the electric organ at a young age.
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