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
[ vĭsər-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
[ vĭsər-ə ]

The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

Other words from viscera

visceral adjective