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fecalith

fecalith

1 9.9
A hard piece of dried poop that can block the intestine
  • noun
  • /ˈfiːkəˌlɪθ/
  • NSFW
: fecalito
  • The doctor explained that a fecalith can lead to severe abdominal pain if not treated.

Examples

  • Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis is usually an incidental finding in patients with chronic inflammation and obstruction by fecalith.

    Academic text (2005)

  • After the surgery, they removed a large fecalith that was blocking the patient's intestines.

  • Symptoms of a fecalith may include cramping and discomfort in the lower abdomen.

Synonyms

stercolith
vsfecalith
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard lump of dried poo in the intestine that can block it

is the same idea but also highlights causing both blockage and discomfort
coprolith
vsfecalith
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard mass of dried poop in the intestine or rectum

is similar but emphasizes a stone-like texture rather than simple dryness
enterolith
vsfecalith
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard stone that forms inside the intestine and can cause a blockage

is specifically a mass of fecal matter that often causes blockage or discomfort

How Solid

fecalith
  • NSFW
1 9.9
formed
33 1.5
soft
557 1.0

Surface Forms

fecalith singular
fecaliths plural

Morphology

fecalith = fecal (semi-transparent) = fecal + lith

The element 'fecal' clearly signals relation to faeces, but the combining form '-lith' meaning 'stone' is a learned/technical element not familiar to many learners.

Etymology

The word fecalith joins fecal (from 'feces', meaning 'body waste') and lith (an old word for 'stone', as in monolith). So a fecalith is literally a 'stone' of 'feces', which explains why it is hard and can block the bowel.