Viscus


noun
1.
singular of 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.
noun
1.
the singular of viscera
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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