Enterolith (Noun)
Meaning
A calculus occurring in the intestines.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The veterinarian performed surgery to remove a large enterolith that was causing a blockage in the horse's intestine.
- The patient's symptoms were relieved after the enterolith was successfully dissolved with medication.
- The doctor explained that the enterolith was a hard, stone-like deposit that had formed in the intestines over time.
- A diet high in fiber and low in phytate can help prevent the formation of enteroliths in animals.
- The radiologist used a CT scan to confirm the presence of an enterolith in the patient's small intestine.