OntologyTerm viscus

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definition 
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. (UBERON)
namespace 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo
parents 
  1. trunk region element
preferred_name 
viscus
references 
  1. None
source_ontologies 
  1. Uberon
synonyms 
  1. visceral organ
  2. visceral organ system
term_id 
UBERON:0002075
term_name 
viscus
term_url 
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002075