Viscera
plural noun, singular viscus
[vis-kuh s] /ˈvɪs kəs/ (Show IPA)
1.
Anatomy, Zoology. the organs in the cavities of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.
2.
(not used scientifically) the intestines; bowels.
plural noun (sing) viscus (ˈvɪskəs)
1.
(anatomy) the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp those in the abdominal cavity related adjective splanchnic
2.
(less formally) the intestines; guts
viscera vis·cer·a (vĭs’ər-ə)
pl.n.
The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
The intestines.
viscera
(vĭs’ər-ə)
The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
visceral adjective
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