Cholelithiasis

What does "Cholelithiasis" 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

Cholelithiasis is a medical term for the condition where gallstones form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ under the liver that stores bile, a fluid produced by the liver to help break down fats. Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. They form when substances in the bile, like cholesterol or bilirubin, harden into pieces.

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