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Visceral

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A viscus is an organ or structure normally enclosed within a body cavity. It is used with particular reference to the organs of the abdominal cavity.

Viscera is the plural of viscus.

Visceral is the adjective relating to a viscus. It must be contrasted with parietal.


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