hepatolith

/hɛpəˈtɒlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock or mineral deposit found in the liver of an animal, especially a fossilized egg shell.

“The paleontologist carefully examined the hepatoliths to identify the species of the ancient creature.”

Synonyms

  • calcareous deposit
  • concretion

Antonyms

  • abscess
  • cyst