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The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a fetus. It is a substitute for the Caesarean operation, and less dangerous.
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The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food.
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The order of fishes which includes the Gymnotus or electrical eel. The dorsal fin is wanting.
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The organ formed by the combination or union into one body of stem and leaf, and often bearing the fructification; as, the frond of a fern or of a lichen or seaweed; also, the peculiar leaf of a palm tree.
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The osprey (Pandion haliaetus), found both in Europe and America; -- so called because it plunges into the water and seizes fishes in its talons. Called also fishing eagle, and bald buzzard.
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The outer covering of anything, particularly of a nut or of grain; the outer skin of a kernel; the husk.
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