| Word | peritoneum |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The membrane lining the inside of the abdomen. |
| Sentence | Flaps of fresh sow's peritoneum ready cut to the proper size came shooting up in little lifts from the Organ Store in the sub-basement. |
| Source | Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, p. 9 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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