viscerogenic

viscerogenic
Of visceral origin; denoting a number of sensory and other reflexes. [viscero- + G. -gen, producing]

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vis·cero·gen·ic .vis-ə-rə-'jen-ik adj arising within the body <\viscerogenic needs>

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