faecalith

[US]/ˈfiːkəlɪθ/
[UK]/ˈfiːkəlɪθ/

Translation

n.A hard mass of fossilized feces; a stony mass of feces.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

faecalith impaction

impacted faecalith

faecalith obstruction

faecalith formation

multiple faecaliths

faecalith removal

distal faecalith

appendiceal faecalith

cecal faecalith

giant faecalith

Example Sentences

the ct scan revealed a large faecalith causing an intestinal obstruction.

symptoms of a faecalith often mimic those of acute appendicitis.

the surgeon successfully removed the hardened faecalith from the patient's colon.

a faecalith can act as a nidus for the formation of urinary stones.

doctors suspect a faecalith is the source of the persistent abdominal pain.

radiographic imaging confirmed the presence of a calcified faecalith.

severe constipation can sometimes lead to the development of a faecalith.

the patient was diagnosed with a giant faecalith in the sigmoid colon.

lithotripsy may be used to break up a stubborn faecalith before removal.

a fecalith obstructing the vermiform appendix is a common surgical finding.

the nurse monitored the patient closely for signs of a ruptured faecalith.

dietary changes are recommended to prevent the recurrence of a faecalith.

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