faecalith

/ˈfɛksəlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard, stone-like mass of feces, typically formed in the intestines and sometimes visible in the rectum or passed in the stool.

“The patient was diagnosed with a faecalith that had caused a bowel obstruction.”

Synonyms

  • enterolith
  • fecal stone

Antonyms

  • diarrhea
  • fecal matter