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visceral
adjectiveformalcommon/viʃɨˈɾal/vis·ce·ral
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Relating to the viscera, the internal organs in the main cavities of the body.
Usage examples
“He complained of a sharp, visceral pain in his abdomen.”
“The scan revealed a visceral abnormality.”
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visceral painvisceral organsvisceral cavity
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Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; instinctive.
Usage examples
“Her fear of spiders was visceral and uncontrollable.”
“The film evoked a visceral reaction from the audience.”
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visceral reactionvisceral fearvisceral hatred