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gallstone

/ˈɡɔːl.stəʊn/

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noun

/ˈɡɔːl.stəʊn/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое твёрдое кристаллическое образование, формирующееся в желчном пузыре или желчных протоках, часто вызывающее боль или закупорку.

A noun referring to a small, hard, crystalline mass that forms in the gallbladder or bile ducts, often causing pain or obstruction.

  1. GallstoneB2formalmedical

    A small, hard, crystalline mass formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts, often causing pain or obstruction.

    ruЖелчный камень

    • The patient was diagnosed with a gallstone after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
    • Doctors often recommend surgery to remove gallstones if they cause complications.
    • A diet high in fat can increase the risk of developing gallstones.

    Synonymsbilestone

Forms
  • gallstones plural form
  • gallstones' possessive plural form
  • gallstone's possessive singular form