Viscus: meaning, definitions and examples

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viscus

[ ˈvɪskəs ]

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anatomy

The soft internal organs of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.

Synonyms

bowels, innards, organs

Examples of usage

The surgeon carefully examined the viscera during the operation.
A healthy diet is important for maintaining the health of your viscera.
Injuries to the viscera can be life-threatening.
The viscera include the stomach, liver, and intestines.
The viscera are protected by the rib cage.

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biology

Of, relating to, or affecting the viscera.

Synonyms

abdominal, gut-related, internal

Examples of usage

Visceral pain is felt deep within the body.
The patient experienced visceral discomfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "viscus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 víscera

🇮🇳 अंतःस्रावी ग्रंथियाँ

🇩🇪 Eingeweide

🇮🇩 visera

🇺🇦 внутрішній орган

🇵🇱 wnętrzności

🇯🇵 内臓 (ないぞう)

🇫🇷 viscère

🇪🇸 víscera

🇹🇷 iç organ

🇰🇷 내장

🇸🇦 أحشاء

🇨🇿 vnitřnosti

🇸🇰 vnútornosti

🇨🇳 内脏 (nèizàng)

🇸🇮 notranji organ

🇮🇸 innri líffæri

🇰🇿 ішкі орган

🇬🇪 შიდა ორგანო

🇦🇿 daxili orqan

🇲🇽 víscera

Word origin

The word 'viscus' originated from the Latin word 'viscus' which means 'internal organ'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to refer to the internal organs of the body. Over time, it has also been used in biology to describe things related to or affecting the viscera. The term 'viscus' is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts.