| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
ecorche
anatomical figure depicting an animal or human with the skin removed to show the location and interplay of the muscles.
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