What is another word for cholelithiasis?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊllɪθˌɪɐsˌiz] (IPA)

Cholecystolithiasis is a condition characterized by the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. This medical condition also has many synonyms such as cholelithiasis, gallstone disease, calculous disease of the biliary tract, biliary calculi, and cholecystolithiasis. Gallstones are solidified lumps of digestive fluid such as cholesterol, calcium, and bilirubin. These stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball, and they can block the digestive tract causing abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion, and nausea. Treatment options for cholelithiasis include medication, lithotripsy, or surgery depending on the severity of the case.

Synonyms for Cholelithiasis:

What are the hypernyms for Cholelithiasis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    gallbladder disease, biliary duct disease, gallstone disease.

What are the hyponyms for Cholelithiasis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cholelithiasis (as nouns)

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