enterolith
/ˈɛntəroʊlɪθ/
noun
- A hard mass (stone) that forms in the intestine, often made of mineral deposits or undigested material.
- The horse had to be treated for an enterolith blocking its digestive tract.
- Enteroliths are rare in humans but can cause severe abdominal pain.
- Veterinarians often find enteroliths in the intestines of grazing animals.