coprolith

/ˈkɑprəˌlɪθ/
noun
  1. A hard mass of dried feces that can form in the intestines, sometimes causing blockages.
    • A coprolith can sometimes be treated with laxatives or surgery.
    • The X-ray showed a large coprolith in the colon.
    • The doctor diagnosed the patient with a coprolith causing abdominal pain.
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