a solid concretionary secretion found in the stomach of certain animals, especially ruminants, believed to have curative powers, particularly against poisoning. Also gems, minerals, rocks, or other materials, such as beryl, emerald, talk, turquoise, serpentine, were used as antipoison.
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(2009). bezoar stone. In: Manutchehr-Danai, M. (eds) Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72816-0_2228
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