lithopedion

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Synonyms: lithopaedion, lithopedian

Antonyms: lithopaedion, lithopedian

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|medical}} A calcium-encased [[foetus]] that occurs in ectopic abdominal pregnancies when the foetus dies and is not reabsorbed by the maternal body, whereby the maternal system encases the foreign body (foetus) in calcium to isolate it.

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