Organismal
/ˌɔːr.ɡəˈnɪz.məl/noun
Relating to an organism or to the functioning of a living body as a whole.
Did you know?Its deepest root goes back to Greek *organon*, meaning a tool or instrument, so the language of life began as the language of something fashioned to be used.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
órganon
“a tool, implement, instrument”
Late Latin
Latin
organum
“an instrument or tool”
Middle French
French
organe
“an organ of the body; instrument”
17th Century
English
organism
“a living being considered as an organized whole”
19th Century
English
organismal
“relating to an organism or the whole living body”