viscera

American  

[vis-er-uh] / ˈvɪs ər ə /

plural noun

singular

viscus

1. Anatomy, Zoology. the organs in the cavities of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity.

2. (not used scientifically) the intestines; bowels.

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viscera British  

/ ˈvɪsərə /

plural noun

1. anatomy the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp those in the abdominal cavity

2. (less formally) the intestines; guts

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viscera Scientific  

/ vĭs′ər-ə /

1. The soft internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities.

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Etymology

Origin of viscera

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin: literally “soft, fleshy parts of a body, internal organs, meat” plural of viscus

Example Sentences

At a certain point — and we’re still years away — people will assess the candidates with their head, not viscera.

From Los Angeles Times

However, officials caution that if you do consume clams and scallops you should remove and discard the digestive organs or viscera and any other dark parts.

From Los Angeles Times

Like a lot of rock's new generation – Nova Twins, Halestorm, Yungblud – she sees no distinction between the shiny allure of a pop hook and the meaty viscera of heavy metal.

From BBC

Their efforts help improve our understanding of Earth’s viscera, of Iceland’s volcanic cadence, and of this peninsula’s volcanic dangers.

From National Geographic

He also pleaded guilty to single offence under the same act which related to the generation of viscera at the scene.

From BBC