cholelithiasis

American

[koh-luh-li-thahy-uh-sis, kol-uh-] / ˌkoʊ lə lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs, ˌkɒl ə- /

noun

Pathology.

the presence of gallstones.

cholelithiasis Scientific

/ kō′lə-lĭ-thī′ə-sĭs /

The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Etymology

Origin of cholelithiasis

First recorded in 1855–60; cholelith + -iasis

Example Sentences

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Cholelithiasis, that is, stone in the bile duct, may not only cause severe pain, but may lead to rupture of the duct and a rapidly fatal termination.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by ?Malley, Austin

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