A phytobezoar is a type of bezoar, or trapped mass in the stomach, that consists of components of indigestible plant material, such as fibres, skins and seeds. While phytobezoars may be discovered incidentally on barium x-ray or endoscopic testing of the stomach, individuals with phytobezoars may develop symptoms: nausea, vomiting, gastric outlet ...
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A gastric concretion formed of vegetable fibres, with the seeds and skins of fruits, and sometimes starch granules and fat globules. ... Synonym: food ball. ... Origin: phyto-+ bezoar ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(fi″to-be´zor) a bezoar composed of vegetable fibers.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fī′tō-bē′zōr Definitions: 1. A gastric concretion formed of vegetable fibers, with the seeds and skins of fruits, and sometimes starch granules and fat globules. Synonyms: food ball
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