coprolith

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coprolith

A paleontologist carefully examines a coprolith at a dig site.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hard mass of fecal matter: A "coprolith" is a hardened, stone-like mass of feces that forms in the intestines, often due to chronic constipation or other digestive issues.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The X-ray revealed a large coprolith in the patient's colon, explaining the persistent pain.
    • Archaeologists sometimes find ancient coproliths, which can provide insights into the diets of past civilizations.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical Context: In medicine, a "coprolith" is a pathological finding, often associated with conditions like fecal impaction or diverticular disease.
    • The obstruction was caused by a calcified coprolith that required surgical removal.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coprolite (n): While "coprolith" refers to a pathological condition in a living organism, "coprolite" refers to fossilized feces studied in paleontology and archaeology.
    • The museum displayed a coprolite from a prehistoric dinosaur.
Synonyms
  • Fecalith: A medical term synonymous with coprolith, meaning a hard stone-like mass of feces.
  • Enterolith: A more general term for a stone-like mass in the intestines, which can be formed from feces or other materials.
Related Phrases and Terms
  • Fecal impaction: A condition often involving or caused by a coprolith, where hardened stool blocks the rectum.
    • The patient was treated for severe fecal impaction resulting from a large coprolith.
coprolith

A paleontologist carefully examines a coprolith at a dig site.

Noun
  1. a hard mass of fecal matter

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