gallstone (Meaning)
Wordnet
gallstone (n)
a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts
Webster
gallstone (n.)
A concretion, or calculus, formed in the gall bladder or biliary passages. See Calculus, n., 1.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gallstone
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gallstone Sentence Examples
- Gallstones are small, stone-like deposits that form in the gallbladder.
- The presence of gallstones can cause inflammation and pain in the gallbladder.
- Gallbladder surgery may be necessary to remove gallstones that are causing severe symptoms.
- Obesity and a diet high in fat and cholesterol can increase the risk of developing gallstones.
- Gallstones can be asymptomatic, but can also cause discomfort or pain in the right upper abdomen.
- Ultrasound imaging is commonly used to diagnose gallstones.
- Medications may be prescribed to dissolve gallstones, although surgery is often the ultimate treatment.
- Gallstones can block the bile duct, leading to jaundice and potentially life-threatening complications.
- The majority of gallstones are composed of cholesterol, while the remainder are primarily composed of bile pigments.
- Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help prevent the formation of gallstones.
FAQs About the word gallstone
a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ductsA concretion, or calculus, formed in the gall bladder or biliary passages. See Calculus, n., 1.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gallstones are small, stone-like deposits that form in the gallbladder.
The presence of gallstones can cause inflammation and pain in the gallbladder.
Gallbladder surgery may be necessary to remove gallstones that are causing severe symptoms.
Obesity and a diet high in fat and cholesterol can increase the risk of developing gallstones.
