Cholecystitis

What does "Cholecystitis" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Cholecystitis is a medical term for inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver that stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver to help break down fatty foods. This condition often happens when a gallstone blocks the tube that bile uses to exit the gallbladder, causing the bile to build up and irritate the gallbladder. This can lead to severe pain and other symptoms like fever and nausea.

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