Viscera

usgb/ˈvɪsərə/
noun

Organs inside the body especially in the large central area of the human body.

The doctor removed the damaged viscera during surgery.
Visual representation of "viscera" - Organs inside the body especially in the large central area of the human body

Often appears as...

  • internal viscera
  • exposed viscera

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Academic

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Medical Term

Used often in medical or anatomical contexts to talk about body organs.

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During the autopsy, the pathologist examined the viscera for signs of toxins.
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Not for Casual Use

It's formal and technical; not used in everyday conversation about the body.

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The medical students learned about the functions of different viscera.
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Metaphorically Speaking

Sometimes used metaphorically to mean the innermost or essential part.

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The new policy struck at the viscera of the longstanding problem.
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