viscera

Meanings

• noun

  The internal organs of an animal, especially those of the abdominal cavity and thorax.

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Synonyms

entrails , innards , intestines , offal , entrails , innards , intestine , offal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with viscera
verdura , terrura , certitude

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Variants

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viscera , viscus

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Etymology

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From Latin viscera, from viscus, living.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has about 20 major organs.

2. The liver is the largest viscera in the human body.

3. The term 'viscera' is also used in the context of legal proceedings, referring to the internal organs of a deceased person.

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Related Concepts

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1. anatomy: The scientific study of the structure of organisms and their parts.

2. organ: A part of an organism that has a specific function.

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Culture

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In literature and art, viscera often symbolize the emotions and the inner workings of a character or being. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the souls in the third circle of Hell are punished by being submerged in the river of blood, symbolizing their carnal desires.

How to Memorize "viscera"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large animal's body being cut open, revealing the internal organs. Visualize their shapes, sizes, and colors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate viscera with the internal organs, especially those in the abdominal cavity and thorax.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'VIsCeRa' to remember the organs in the abdominal cavity: V - liver, I - intestines, S - stomach, C - colon, and E - esophagus and pancreas, R - rectum, and A - anus.

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