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hair ball
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hairball, hair ball, trichobezoarnoun
a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
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hair ball
A hairball is a small collection of hair or fur formed in the stomach of animals, and uncommonly in humans, that is occasionally vomited up when it becomes too big. Hairballs are primarily a tight elongated cylinder of packed fur, but may include bits of other elements such as swallowed food. Animals with hairballs are sometimes mistaken as having other conditions of the stomach such as lymphosarcoma, tuberculosis, and tumor of the spleen. Cats are especially prone to hairball formation since they groom themselves by licking their fur, and thereby ingest it. Rabbits are also prone to hairballs because they groom themselves in the same fashion as cats, but hairballs are especially dangerous for rabbits because they cannot regurgitate them. Due to the fragility of their digestive systems, hairballs in rabbits must be treated immediately or they may stop feeding and ultimately die from dehydration. Cattle are also known to accumulate hairballs but, as they do not vomit, these are found usually after death and can be quite large.
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hair ball
A hair ball, also known as a trichobezoar, is a mass of hair that has accumulated in the stomach or intestines of an animal, particularly cats, as a result of the animal grooming itself and swallowing the hair. This is more common in long-haired breeds. The term can also refer to a ball made of hair that has been shed and gathered, often found around the house.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hair ball in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hair ball in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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