
Viscera
Medical Term
Used often in medical or anatomical contexts to talk about body organs.
During the autopsy, the pathologist examined the viscera for signs of toxins.
Not for Casual Use
It's formal and technical; not used in everyday conversation about the body.
The medical students learned about the functions of different viscera.
Metaphorically Speaking
Sometimes used metaphorically to mean the innermost or essential part.
The new policy struck at the viscera of the longstanding problem.