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Enterolith

Enterolith \En"ter*o*lith\, n. [Gr. 'e`nteron an intestine + -lith.] (Med.) An intestinal concretion.

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enterolith

n. 1 A mineral concretion in the intestinal tract. 2 (context chiefly British English) A bezoar.

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enterolith

n. a calculus occurring in the intestines

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Enterolith

An enterolith is a mineral concretion or calculus formed anywhere in the gastrointestinal system. Enteroliths are uncommon and usually incidental findings but, once found, they require at a minimum watchful waiting. If there is evidence of complications, they must be removed.

An enterolith may form around a nidus, a small foreign object such as a seed, pebble, or piece of twine, that serves as an irritant. In this respect, an enterolith forms by a process similar to the creation of a pearl.

An enterolith is not to be confused with a gastrolith, which helps digestion.