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Vocabulary Entry
cholelithiasis
|noun
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noun
The medical condition characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.
Example Sentences
"Cholelithiasis can lead to severe abdominal pain if a stone blocks a bile duct."
"Many people with cholelithiasis do not experience any symptoms."
"Doctors may recommend surgery for patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis."