"lithopedion" meaning in All languages combined

See lithopedion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lithopedions [plural], lithopedia [plural], lithopaedion [alternative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “stone”) + παιδίον (paidíon, “little child”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|λίθος||stone}} Ancient Greek λίθος (líthos, “stone”) Head templates: {{en-noun|+|lithopedia}} lithopedion (plural lithopedions or lithopedia)
  1. (medicine) 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. Wikipedia link: lithopedion Synonyms: stone baby Hyponyms: lithokelyphopedion, lithokelyphos, lithotecnon
    Sense id: en-lithopedion-en-noun-4O~Q1fPp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Medicine Topics: medicine, sciences

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