Gallstones Meaning in English
word · lemma: gallstone
ˈɡɑɫˌstoʊnz/, /ˈɡɔɫˌstoʊnz
GAWL-stohnz
ɡˈælstəʊnz
GAL-stohnz
Definition
Small, hard pieces that can form in the gallbladder, often made of cholesterol, which can cause pain or blockages.
Usage & Nuances
'Gallstones' is always plural unless discussing a single stone ('a gallstone'). Medical and common contexts both use the term. Usually refers to stones in the gallbladder, not the liver or kidneys.
Spanish: cálculos biliares - piedras en la vesículaPortuguese (BR): pedras na vesícula - cálculos biliaresPortuguese (PT): cálculos biliares - pedras na vesículaChinese (Simplified): 胆结石Chinese (Traditional): 膽結石Hindi: पित्ताशय की पथरीArabic: حصوات المرارةBengali: পিত্তথলি পাথর - গলস্টোনRussian: желчные камниJapanese: 胆石Vietnamese: sỏi mậtKorean: 담석Turkish: safra taşlarıUrdu: پتھریاں (پتہ کی)Indonesian: batu empedu
Example Sentences
The doctor said she has gallstones.
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Gallstones can cause stomach pain.
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She had surgery to remove her gallstones.
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People with gallstones often feel pain after eating fatty foods.
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My aunt suffered from gallstones for years before finally having them removed.
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A lot of people don’t even realize they have gallstones until they get an ultrasound.
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