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plural noun, singular vis·cus 
[vis-kuhs] .
[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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Viscera
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noun
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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