gallstone
noun
gall·stone
ˈgȯl-ˌstōn 
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages
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Surgery Gallbladder surgery is a highly effective treatment that may be necessary for gallstones or severe gallbladder disease.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
While an ultrasound couldn't confirm it, there was a strong suspicion of cholecystitis, an infection that makes gallstones even more dangerous.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
While your diet may help prevent gallstones, treatment is needed for those already present.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Research shows that eating more fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of gallstones.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
While an ultrasound couldn't confirm it, there was a strong suspicion of cholecystitis, an infection that makes gallstones even more dangerous.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
While your diet may help prevent gallstones, treatment is needed for those already present.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Research shows that eating more fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of gallstones.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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gallstone
noun
gall·stone
ˈgȯl-ˌstōn
: a hard mass like a pebble that is formed in the gallbladder or bile passages
Medical Definition
gallstone
noun
gall·stone
ˈgȯl-ˌstōn
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages
called also biliary calculus, cholelith
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