Organismal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole); "the organismic theory of the state".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The organismal response to the disease was impaired due to the patient's weakened immune system.
- In biology class, the students learned about the different levels of organization, from molecular to organismal.
- The researcher's focus on organismal behavior helped her to better understand the social interactions of the species.
- The new treatment aimed to target the organismal response to the virus, rather than just the symptoms.
- The concept of organismal evolution emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole organism, rather than just its individual parts.