viscusImported
An organ that is located within the body cavity (or in its extension, in the scrotum); it consists of organ parts that are embryologically derived from endoderm, splanchnic mesoderm or intermediate mesoderm; together with other organs, the viscus constitutes the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive and immune systems, or is the central organ of the cardiovascular system. Examples: heart, lung, esophagus, kidney, ovary, spleen.
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Exact Synonyms
visceral organ system
visceral organ
Related Synonyms
splanchnic tissue
viscera
visceral tissue
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external_definition
An internal organ of the body; especially: one (as the heart, liver, or intestine) located in the great cavity of the trunk proper.[AAO]
external_ontology_notes
general anatomical term in FMA. Note that we place the MA class here temporarily, although properly systems should be distinguished from organs.
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