Meaning & Definition of Gallstone in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A hardened deposit that can form in the gallbladder, usually made of cholesterol or bilirubin.

  Example Sentence: She was diagnosed with gallstones after complaining of severe abdominal pain.

• Definition: Gallstones can vary in size and may lead to gallbladder disease if not treated.

  Example Sentence: The doctor explained that gallstones can cause inflammation of the gallbladder.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from gall + stone

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: cálculo biliar

• French: calcul biliaire

• German: Gallenstein

• Russian: желчный камень

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.