visceral

/ˈvɪsərəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than logic or reason; gut-level.
    • She had a visceral reaction of fear when she heard the loud crash.
    • The movie's final scene created a visceral sense of joy in the audience.
    • His decision to move abroad was based on a visceral feeling, not careful planning.
  2. Relating to the internal organs of the body (viscera).
    • Visceral pain is often hard to pinpoint because it comes from deep inside the body.
    • The doctor noted a visceral injury that required immediate attention.
    • The anatomy textbook had a detailed diagram of the visceral cavity.
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