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visceral

[vis-er-uhl] / ˈvɪs ər əl /


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Earlier studies have already shown that obesity, especially excess visceral fat, is associated with poorer brain and cognitive health.

From Science Daily

That was 16 years ago and I have visceral memories of circling the town on a 2 a.m. shuttle hoping to recognize my stop.

From Los Angeles Times

"Archaeology does lots of things: it gives a sense of perspective, it allows people to connect with the past in a very visceral way; you can see it and touch it," she says.

From BBC

At once visceral, sensitive and deeply moving, it directly confronts both the weight of historical trauma and the challenge of representing it.

From The Wall Street Journal

The instinct to extend a hand feels natural in virtual reality, as it’s visceral and creates a sense of presence.

From Los Angeles Times