What is another word for Gallstones?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈalstə͡ʊnz] (IPA)

Gallstones are a common medical condition in which small, hardened deposits form in the gallbladder. These deposits can cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms. Other terms used as synonyms for gallstones include cholelithiasis and biliary calculi. Cholelithiasis is the medical term for the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, while biliary calculi refers to the condition of having small stones in the bile ducts. Other terms used by doctors and researchers to describe this condition include gallstone disease and gallstone pancreatitis, which is a potentially serious complication of the condition. Regardless of the term used, it is important to seek medical attention if you suspect you may have gallstones.

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What are the hypernyms for Gallstones?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    calculus, gastrointestinal condition, abdominal disorder, biliary disease.

Usage examples for Gallstones

It may also arise from the presence of parasites or Gallstones in the ducts, forming a mechanical obstruction to the onward flow of bile.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
So will the presence of Gallstones, or of disturbances of the biliary mucosa.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh

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