What is another word for cholelithiasis?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊllɪθˌɪɐsˌiz] (IPA) 
Cholecystolithiasis is a condition characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. This medical condition also has many synonyms such as cholelithiasis, gallstone disease, calculous disease of the biliary tract, biliary calculi, and cholecystolithiasis. Gallstones are solidified lumps of digestive fluid such as cholesterol, calcium, and bilirubin. These stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball, and they can block the digestive tract causing abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, and nausea. Treatment options for cholelithiasis include medication, lithotripsy, or surgery depending on the severity of the case.
