viscera
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plural noun, singular vis·cus [vis-kuh
s] .
[vis-kuhs] . 1.
Anatomy, Zoology. the organs in the cavities of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.
2.
(not used scientifically) the intestines; bowels.
Origin:
1645–55; < Latin: internal organs, plural of viscus flesh
1645–55; < Latin: internal organs, plural of viscus flesh
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noun
singular of viscera.
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viscera (ˈvɪsərə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —pl n , sing viscus | |
| 1. | anatomy the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp those in the abdominal cavityRelated: splanchnic |
| 2. | (less formally) the intestines; guts |
| Related: splanchnic | |
| [C17: from Latin: entrails, pl of viscus internal organ] | |
| viscus (ˈvɪskəs) | |
| —n | |
| the singular of viscera | |
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Word Origin & History
viscera
"inner organs of the body," 1651, from L. viscera, pl. of viscus "internal organ," of unknown origin.
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Medical Dictionary
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.
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Science Dictionary
| viscera (vĭs'ər-ə) Pronunciation Key
The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. visceral adjective |
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Example sentences
Rinse mantle thoroughly with cold water to remove any remaining viscera.
Visually, there are unnecessary scenes of protruding viscera and the lancing of an infected leg.
If other animals had killed the lion, she said, the tasty viscera would have been long gone by the time the early humans arrived.
The viscera is likely being used as a component in a spell against someone.
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