viscus

noun

vis·​cus ˈvi-skəs 

plural viscera ˈvi-sə-rə 

1

: an internal organ of the body

especially : one (such as the heart, liver, or intestine) located in the great cavity of the trunk proper

2

viscera plural : heart sense 4

Synonyms

• entrails
• gut
• innards
• inside(s)
• inwards
• vitals

Examples of viscus in a Sentence

the researchers examined the viscera of the infected rat

Word History

Etymology

Latin (plural viscera)

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

viscus

noun

vis·​cus ˈvis-kəs 

plural viscera ˈvis-ə-rə 

: an organ located inside of the body

especially : one (as the heart, liver, or intestine) located in the large cavity of the main part of the body

Medical Definition

viscus

noun

vis·​cus ˈvis-kəs 

plural viscera ˈvis-ə-rə 

: an internal organ of the body

especially : one (as the heart, liver, or intestine) located in the large cavity of the trunk