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Definition of Open system
1. Noun. (computing) A system allowing hardware and software from different manufacturers to be used together seamlessly. ¹
2. Noun. (physics) A system that can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Open system
1. A system that exchanges energy and materials with the outside environment. (09 Oct 1997)