The phrase "target organ" refers to a specific part or organ in the body that is affected or directly influenced by a disease, medication, or injury. Full definition
In target organs, long - range signals act in concert with tissue - autonomous ones to regulate the final size of a given tissue. (irbbarcelona.org)
The skin appears to be the primary target organ for these allergies in pets, in humans; the primary target is our respiratory system. (2ndchance.info)
They are also working on nanoparticles that target organs other than the liver, which is more challenging because the liver is a natural destination for foreign material filtered out of the blood. (sciencedaily.com)