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A bezoar stone (/ ˈ b i z ɔː r / BEE-zor) is a mass often found trapped in the gastrointestinal system, [2] though it can occur in other locations. [3] [4] A pseudobezoar is an indigestible object introduced intentionally into the digestive system. [5] There are several varieties of bezoar, some of which have inorganic constituents and ...
Generally, bezoars can be found in the stomach in less than 0.5% of patients having an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. [4] The formation of diospyrobezoars from persimmons is due to a chemical reaction between stomach acid and phlobatannin contained in the persimmon. [ 9 ]
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In addition to Coca-Cola, meat tenderizer has been used to dissolve bezoars of the stomach. [10] [11] When treatment with Coca-Cola is combined with endoscopic methods, the success of treatment approaches 90%. [6] The mechanism by which Coca-Cola dissolves the bezoar is based upon its low pH, CO 2 bubbles, and sodium bicarbonate content. [9]
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The skeleton of Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis. Prior to being reclassified into the Pachycephalosaurus genus, the assigned species name, Dracorex hogwartsia, translates to "the Dragon-King of Hogwarts" Newly created taxonomic names in biological nomenclature often reflect the discoverer's interests or honour those the discoverer holds in esteem. This is a list of real organisms with ...
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A Goa stone or Lapis de Goa was a man-made bezoar that was considered to have medicinal and talismanic properties. Goa stones were made in Goa, India and exported to apothecaries in Europe from the mid-16th to 18th century. [1] Goa stones were manufactured by Jesuits in the late seventeenth century in Goa because naturally occurring bezoars ...