noun

viscus

Viscus (noun) means one of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen.

noun

One of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen.

The intestines.

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Etymology

From Latin vīscus (“any internal organ of the body”).

Rhymes for viscus

discus meniscus hibiscus

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of viscus?

"viscus" (noun) means one of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen.

What are the different meanings of viscus?

"viscus" has 2 main meanings: 1. One of the organs, as the brain, heart, or stomach, in the great cavities of the body of an animal; especially used in the plural, and applied to the organs contained in the abdomen; 2. The intestines.