tomalley
nounDivide tomalley into syllables:
toma · l · ley
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Definition of tomalley:
- tomalley (noun):
- the liver of the lobster
- 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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