Viscera

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013694",
  "term": "Viscera",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The internal organs located within the major body cavities, particularly the abdomen and thorax. This collective term includes organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and intestines, which are enclosed by membranes like the pericardium and peritoneum. In toxicology, the viscera are often examined during necropsy to identify pathological changes or organ-specific damage caused by chemical exposure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "abdominal cavity",
    "parietal",
    "pericardium",
    "peritoneal cavity",
    "pleura",
    "serous",
    "vertebrate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 820 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/viscera/"
}