faecalith
/ˈfiːkəlɪθ/
noun
- A hard, stone-like mass of dried feces that can form in the colon or appendix and sometimes cause blockages or pain.
- A faecalith can sometimes be seen on an X-ray as a small, dense object in the abdomen.
- If a faecalith blocks the appendix, it can lead to appendicitis.
- The surgeon removed a faecalith from the patient's appendix during the operation.