enterolith

English

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Etymology

Coined based on Ancient Greek ἔντερον (énteron, “intestine”) + λίθος (líthos, “stone”). By surface analysis, entero- +‎ -lith.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛntəɹəˌlɪθ/, /ɛnˈtɛɹəˌlɪθ/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

enterolith (plural enteroliths)

  1. A mineral concretion in the intestinal tract.
  2. (chiefly British) A bezoar.

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