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cholelithiasis

/ˌkəʊ.lɪ.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌkəʊ.lɪ.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся наличием камней в желчном пузыре.

A medical condition characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.

uncountable

  1. Gallstone conditionC2formalmedical

    The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, which are hardened deposits of digestive fluid.

    ruЖелчнокаменная болезнь

    • The patient was diagnosed with cholelithiasis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
    • Ultrasound is commonly used to detect cholelithiasis.
    • Cholelithiasis can lead to complications like cholecystitis if left untreated.
Forms
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  • cholelithiases' possessive plural form
  • cholelithiasis's possessive singular form