- viscerogenic
- \\|visərə|jenik\ adjective
Etymology: viscer- + -genic: arising within the body
the common viscerogenic desires for food, rest, sex, and safety
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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viscerogenic — Of visceral origin; denoting a number of sensory and other reflexes. [viscero + G. gen, producing] * * * vis·cero·gen·ic .vis ə rə jen ik adj arising within the body <viscerogenic needs> … Medical dictionary
viscerogenic — vis·cer·o·gen·ic … English syllables
vis|cer|o|gen|ic — «VIHS uhr uh JEHN ihk», adjective. originating in the viscera or in visceral processes: »viscerogenic hunger, viscerogenic needs … Useful english dictionary
Reflex — A reaction that is involuntary. The corneal reflex is the blink that occurs with irritation of the eye. The nasal reflex is a sneeze. * * * 1. An involuntary reaction in response to a stimulus applied to the periphery and transmitted to the… … Medical dictionary
viscer- — combining form or visceri or viscero Etymology: Late Latin, from Latin viscera 1. : visceral … Useful english dictionary
