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Definition of "viscera" []

  • The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities. (noun-plural)
  • The intestines. (noun-plural)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "viscera" in a sentence
  • "Harrison MR, Adzick NS, Longaker MT, Goldberg JD, Rosen MA, Filly RA, Evans MI, Golbus MS: Successful repair in utero of a fetal diaphragmatic hernia after removal of herniated viscera from the left thorax."
  • "The viscera is crushed within me; breathing is difficult; speech painful; motion agonizing; but you may examine and satisfy yourselves, said Doctor Day, still speaking cheerfully, though with great suffering."
  • "You can't reply "Well, my viscera is just shitting all over this.""