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Cholecystitis

Also called Inflammation of the gallbladder

GastroenterologySurgeryImportant

Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder wall, typically secondary to cystic duct obstruction by gallstones.

Korean

담낭염

담낭벽의 급성 또는 만성 염증; 주로 담석에 의한 담낭관 폐색이 원인.

French

Cholécystite

Inflammation aiguë ou chronique de la paroi de la vésicule biliaire, généralement secondaire à l'obstruction du canal cystique par des calculs.

Word parts

  • cholecyst/oRoot(Greek) Gallbladder
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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