Definition of SPLANCHNIC

splanchnic

Meanings

Adjective

  • relating to or affecting the viscera
    • "a splanchnic nerve"

Adj

  • Of, in, near or pertaining to the viscera or intestines.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin splanchnicus, from Ancient Greek σπλαγχνικός (splankhnikós), from σπλάγχνα (splánkhna, “viscera”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”).

Synonyms

visceral

Scrabble Score: 19

splanchnic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
splanchnic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
splanchnic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

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