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Definition of viscera

viscera

/ˈvɪs.ər.ə/
vis · cer · a
Adverb:viscerally
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Plural:viscera
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Adjective:visceral
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viscera Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The internal organs located in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen such as the stomach, liver, and intestines.

Example

"The anatomy textbook includes detailed cross-sectional diagrams of the thoracic and abdominal viscera."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although "viscera" is historically the plural of the rare singular noun "viscus," it is almost exclusively used in the plural in modern English and takes a plural verb.

• Rhymes for viscera

• Nearby Words

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viscose

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century directly from Latin viscera, the plural of viscus, meaning "internal organ" or "innermost part."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Viscera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/viscera
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