bezoar

[US]/bɪˈzəʊər/
[UK]/biˈzoːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A concretion of undigested material found in the stomach or intestines, especially of animals.; An ancient medicinal substance used as a remedy for various ailments.

Phrases & Collocations

bezoar stone

remove a bezoar

bezoar formation

study bezoars

ancient medicine bezoar

bezoar in animals

bezoar analysis

bezoar composition

bezoar history

Example Sentences

some ancient cultures believed that a bezoar could cure poison.

bezoars are often found in the stomachs of herbivorous animals.

in traditional medicine, a bezoar was considered a valuable remedy.

doctors sometimes remove bezoars through surgery.

bezoars can form from undigested food and hair.

she was fascinated by the history of bezoars in ancient medicine.

bezoars can cause gastrointestinal obstruction in some cases.

some believe that carrying a bezoar can bring good luck.

research on bezoars has increased in recent years.

bezoars are rarely seen in modern medical practice.

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