viscera

[ vis-er-uh ]

plural noun

, singular vis·cus [vis, -k, uh, s].

1. Anatomy, Zoology. the organs in the cavities of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.
2. (not used scientifically) the intestines; bowels.

viscera

/ ˈvɪsərə /

plural noun

1. anatomy the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp those in the abdominal cavity splanchnic
2. (less formally) the intestines; guts

viscera

/ vĭs′ər-ə /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of viscera¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin: literally “soft, fleshy parts of a body, internal organs, meat” plural of viscus

Word History and Origins

Origin of viscera¹

C17: from Latin: entrails, pl of viscus internal organ

Example Sentences

The reader can rest assured that behind all the blood and viscera is a know-it-all having some fun.

From The Daily Beast

Then when his fingers came in contact with the viscera of a cadaver, that of a little child, he cried out in horror.

From Project Gutenberg

The bones, fluids, and viscera were all related to mental phenomena.

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It is a diabolical sight to witness a group of birds tearing out the viscera of a seal, dancing the while with wings outspread.

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The one has been led away by a love of etymology—the other would string the fiddle at the expense of poor puss's viscera.

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Information gained by the study of the viscera of the various species supports this judgment.

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