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hairball

/ˈhɛr.bɔl/

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noun

/ˈhɛr.bɔl/C1formalmedical
  • ruПлотный комок шерсти, образующийся в пищеварительном тракте, особенно в желудке животных, в результате вылизывания шерсти.
  1. B1formalmedical

    A compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal, especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur.

    ruКомок шерсти

    • The cat coughed up a hairball on the carpet.
    • Hairballs are common in long-haired cats.
    • The veterinarian gave advice on how to prevent hairballs in dogs.

    Synonymstrichobezoar

Forms
  • hairballs plural form
  • hairballs' possessive plural form
  • hairball's possessive singular form