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... called the peritoneal , and its principal use is to permit the free motions of the intestines within the abdomen , and of their several convolutions against each other , by rendering the effect of friction as slight as possible . Next ...
... called the peritoneal , and its principal use is to permit the free motions of the intestines within the abdomen , and of their several convolutions against each other , by rendering the effect of friction as slight as possible . Next ...
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... called the Sound of I. ' Its length is three miles , and at its widest part it is about one mile in breadth . The general aspect of the country is rugged and mountainous , and the surface for the most part consists of moor and bog ...
... called the Sound of I. ' Its length is three miles , and at its widest part it is about one mile in breadth . The general aspect of the country is rugged and mountainous , and the surface for the most part consists of moor and bog ...
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... called a talento . The English imperial standard yard is the standard linear mea- sure , with the divisions into 3 feet and 36 inches : 5 yards are 1 camaco ; 220 yards 1 stadio ; and 1760 yards 1 mile . The imperial gallon is the ...
... called a talento . The English imperial standard yard is the standard linear mea- sure , with the divisions into 3 feet and 36 inches : 5 yards are 1 camaco ; 220 yards 1 stadio ; and 1760 yards 1 mile . The imperial gallon is the ...
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... called meditul- lium , and an external portion , called the cortical part . Each contains emeta ; but by far the greater portion exists in the cortical . Of the three varieties of annulated ipecacuan the brown contains 16 per cent . of ...
... called meditul- lium , and an external portion , called the cortical part . Each contains emeta ; but by far the greater portion exists in the cortical . Of the three varieties of annulated ipecacuan the brown contains 16 per cent . of ...
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... called oxydulous iron and octohedral iron . This ore is found crystalline , massive , and arenaceous . The crystals occur attached and imbedded . The primary form is a cube , but it is generally met with in the form of the regular ...
... called oxydulous iron and octohedral iron . This ore is found crystalline , massive , and arenaceous . The crystals occur attached and imbedded . The primary form is a cube , but it is generally met with in the form of the regular ...
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