Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cholelithiasis

noun

/ˌkoʊ.ləˌlɪ.θi.əs/

Definition

Cholelithiasis is the medical term for the condition of having gallstones in the gallbladder.

Examples

Many patients with cholelithiasis experience severe abdominal pain.
The diagnosis of cholelithiasis often requires imaging tests such as an ultrasound.
Diet and obesity can increase the risk of developing cholelithiasis.

Meaning

It refers specifically to the presence of solid particles that form from bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder, which can cause pain and other complications.