How to Pronounce "cholecystitis"
word
ˌkoʊləsɪˈstaɪtɪs
koh-luh-si-STY-tis
kˌəʊlsɪstˈaɪtɪs
kuh-uhl-si-STY-tis
Definition
Cholecystitis is a medical condition where the gallbladder becomes inflamed, often because of a blockage, infection, or gallstones. It usually causes pain in the upper right side of the abdomen and may require treatment from a doctor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkoʊləsɪˈstaɪtɪs
British English
kˌəʊlsɪstˈaɪtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-luh-si-STY-tis
UK
kuh-uhl-si-STY-tis
Listen in Context
He was diagnosed with cholecystitis after complaining of severe stomach pain.
Cholecystitis often requires hospital treatment and sometimes surgery.
Symptoms of cholecystitis include pain, fever, and nausea.
Doctors suspected cholecystitis when she developed sharp pain after eating fatty foods.