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Viscera

usgb/ˈvɪsərə/Volume
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Used often in medical or anatomical contexts to talk about body organs. SlideDuring the autopsy, the pathologist examined the viscera for signs of toxins.
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It's formal and technical; not used in everyday conversation about the body. SlideThe medical students learned about the functions of different viscera.
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Sometimes used metaphorically to mean the innermost or essential part. SlideThe new policy struck at the viscera of the longstanding problem.