Definition of «organismal level»

The phrase "organismal level" refers to studying or understanding something about an entire living organism, rather than focusing on its individual parts or components. It looks at the overall functions, behaviors, and characteristics of the organism as a whole.

Sentences with «organismal level»

«But we know that the expression of these factors is inducing changes in the epigenome, and those are leading to benefits at the cellular and organismal level.» (sciencedaily.com)
The enhancers «are redundant on an organismal level, but additive at a molecular level,» Osterwalder concluded. (sciencemag.org)
The main body of his research has been to delineate the mechanisms by which the serine / threonine kinase Akt affects tumorigenesis and metabolism, both at the cellular and organismal levels. (sciencemag.org)
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