The word "lithokelyphos" is a complex term that refers to a carved or engraved gemstone. It is spelled using a combination of Greek and Latin roots, with "litho" meaning stone and "kelyphos" meaning hollowed out or engraved. The pronunciation of "lithokelyphos" can be represented phonetically as /lɪθoʊˈkɛlɪfɔs/. While the word may seem daunting to pronounce and spell at first, breaking it down into its roots and using IPA transcription can make it more manageable.
A fetus, usually extrauterine, the membranes of which have become calcified, forming a stonelike shell.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.