| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Bloch (blŏk, blôKH), Konrad Emil. 1912-2000.
German-born American biochemist. He shared a 1964 Nobel Prize for research on cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism.