Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gallstone
Noun
/ˈɡɔlˌstoʊn/
Definition
Gallstone is a solid particle that forms from the bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder.
Examples
- The doctor explained that gallstones could lead to severe abdominal pain.
- She learned she had gallstones after experiencing discomfort in her right side.
- Many people are unaware they have gallstones until they cause complications.
Meaning
Gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. They can cause pain and digestive problems if they block the bile ducts.
Synonyms
- biliary calculus
- cholesterol stone
- pigment stone
