Accessory organs are organs that contribute to a body system without necessarily being a clear part of it, such as the gallbladder contributing to the digestive system or breasts contributing to the reproductive system during breastfeeding.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Cleveland Clinic
  Organs in the Body: Definition & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic

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• Organs in the Body: Definition & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• human reproductive system concept
• digestive system concept
• gallbladder concept
• breast concept