English word organogen comes from English -gen (A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen.), English organo-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -gen | English (eng) | A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen. |
| organo- | English (eng) | (chemistry, forms adjectives and nouns, sometimes hyphenated) compounds in which an organic group is attached to an inorganic element or grouping. Organic matter (in the soil, etc.). Organs of the body. |
| organogen | English (eng) | (chemistry, dated) Any of certain other elements sometimes found in organic compounds, such as sulphur and phosphorus.. (chemistry, dated) Any of the four elements — carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen — that are especially characteristic of organic compounds. |