Meaning & use
viscus
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A single internal organ of the body, especially one located in the chest or abdominal cavity.
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The liver is the largest viscus in the human body.
Surgeons examined each viscus for signs of injury.
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"Viscus" is the singular of the more commonly used plural "viscera."
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