Hair Ball (Noun)
Meaning
A compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The veterinarian found a large hair ball in the cat's stomach during the surgery.
- Regular grooming can help prevent hair balls from forming in a dog's digestive tract.
- After swallowing a significant amount of her own fur, the cat started coughing up a hair ball.
- The hair ball that was causing the blockage in the rabbit's intestines was surgically removed.
- If a hair ball is not vomited or passed through the digestive system, it can cause serious health problems for the animal.