A rhinolith is a calculus present in the nasal cavity. The word is derived from the roots rhino- and -lith, literally meaning `nose stone`. It is an uncommon medical phenomenon, not to be confused with dried nasal mucus. A rhinolith usually forms around the nucleus of a small exogenous foreign body, blood clot or secretion by slow deposition of ..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinolith
Type: Term Pronunciation: rī′nō-lith Definitions: 1. A calcareous concretion in the nasal cavity often around a foreign body. Synonyms: nasal calculus, rhinolite Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=78255