viscera
[ vis-er-uh ]
/ ˈvɪs ər ə /
plural noun, singular vis·cus [vis-kuh s] /ˈvɪs kəs/.
Anatomy, Zoology.
the organs in the cavities of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.
(not used scientifically) the intestines; bowels.
Origin of viscera
1645–55; < Latin: internal organs, plural of
viscus flesh
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British Dictionary definitions for viscera
viscera
/ (ˈvɪsərə) /
pl n singular viscus (ˈvɪskəs)
anatomy
the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp those in the abdominal cavity
Related adjective: splanchnic
(less formally) the intestines; guts
Word Origin for viscera
C17: from Latin: entrails, pl of
viscus internal organ
Medical definitions for viscera
viscera
[ vĭs′ər-ə ]
pl.n.
The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
The intestines.
Scientific definitions for viscera
viscera
[ vĭs′ər-ə ]
The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.