What is another word for Bezoar?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛzɔː] (IPA)

Bezoar is a medical term used for a mass of undigested substances, usually hair and plant fibers, that accumulate in the digestive system, causing different symptoms. Some commonly used synonyms for bezoar are concretion, calculus, stone, clod, and lump. These words are used to describe a hard, solid mass formed in different parts of the body. Concretion, calculus, and stone are used to describe a hardened mineral mass that forms in the urinary tract or gallbladder. Clod and lump are used to describe a compact mass, especially in the soil or on the skin. In general, these synonyms are used to describe a solid substance that has accumulated and hardened in a specific location inside the body.

What are the hypernyms for Bezoar?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bezoar

The Bezoar stone, which is supposed to be caused by disease in the animal, takes a beautiful polish, and is used as a charm by the Malays, but the majority are sent to China, where they fetch their weight in gold, being held in great esteem by the Chinese, who use them as a drug.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt
In mixed collections I have seen the Chinese P. Bezoar of Lamarck as from Ceylon.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent
Every thing being arranged, the general went to court to take his leave of the king, from whom he received a letter for Queen Elizabeth, with a present of some fine Bezoar stones.
"A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. VIII."
Robert Kerr

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