How to Pronounce "bezoar"
word
ˈbiː.zɔː
BEE-zor
bˈɛzɔː
bez-OR
Definition
A bezoar is a solid mass found in the stomach or intestines, usually made of hair, plant fibers, or other materials that cannot be digested.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbiː.zɔː
British English
bˈɛzɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-zor
UK
bez-OR
Listen in Context
The doctor removed a bezoar from the patient’s stomach.
A bezoar can cause stomach pain and block digestion.
Some animals also get bezoars in their stomachs.
In old stories, a bezoar was believed to cure any poison.