Fecalith (Noun)
Meaning
A hard mass of fecal matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- A fecalith is a hard mass of fecal matter that can cause bowel obstruction by blocking the rectum or intestines.
- The patient underwent surgery to remove the large fecalith that was causing severe abdominal pain and constipation.
- If a fecalith becomes impacted in the rectum, it can lead to severe rectal pain and difficulty passing stools.
- After several days of constipation, the patient developed a large fecalith that required manual disimpaction by a healthcare professional.
- The presence of a fecalith in the intestines can be diagnosed through a combination of medical imaging tests, including X-rays and CT scans.