Meaning & Definition of word "Gallstone"
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Gallstone
/ˈɡɔːlstoʊn/
noun:
- 1. A solid particle that forms from bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder.
- Example: The doctor diagnosed her with gallstones after she complained of severe abdominal pain.
- 2. Gallstones can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea and fever.
- Example: After the ultrasound, it was confirmed that he had several gallstones.
- 3. Treatment for gallstones may involve surgery to remove the gallbladder.
- Example: Due to the complications caused by her gallstones, the surgeon recommended laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- 4. Diet plays a role in the formation of gallstones.
- Example: She changed her diet in hopes of preventing the formation of gallstones.
- 5. Gallstones can lead to more serious conditions like pancreatitis.
- Example: He was hospitalized for pancreatitis caused by a gallstone blocking the pancreatic duct.
Etymology
Middle English, from gall + stone
Common Phrases and Expressions
gallbladder attack:
A sudden onset of pain caused by gallstones affecting the gallbladder.
passing a gallstone:
The process in which a gallstone moves from the gallbladder or bile duct and is expelled.
Related Words
gallbladder:
An organ that stores bile, which can develop gallstones.
bile:
A digestive fluid produced by the liver that can form gallstones.
cholesterol:
A substance that can crystallize forming cholesterol gallstones.