Gallstone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡɔːl.stəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gallstone is a noun meaning (biology, medicine) A small, hard object, in the shape of a pebble, that sometimes forms in the gallbladder or bile duct; composed of cholesterol, bile pigments and calcium salts.
Meaning
(biology, medicine) A small, hard object, in the shape of a pebble, that sometimes forms in the gallbladder or bile duct; composed of cholesterol, bile pigments and calcium salts.
Word Forms
- gallstones
Synonyms for gallstone
Depending on context, synonyms include bilestone, cholelith.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bilestone, impacted, obstructing, cholelith, hepatolith, gallite.
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