Organ that Prometheus regenerated nightly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 9, 2018 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 9, 2018 · 20-Across · 5 letters
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large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
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