gallbladder
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Definition
The gallbladder is a small organ in your body, located under the liver, that stores bile to help digest fat.
Usage & Nuances
'Gallbladder' is a medical term used mostly in scientific or health-related discussions. Common collocations include 'gallbladder removal', 'gallbladder stones', or 'gallbladder disease'. Not used in casual conversation unless talking about health.
Spanish: vesícula biliarPortuguese (BR): vesícula biliarPortuguese (PT): vesícula biliarChinese (Simplified): 胆囊Chinese (Traditional): 膽囊Hindi: पित्ताशयArabic: المرارة
Example Sentences
My grandmother had her gallbladder removed.
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The gallbladder helps your body digest fat.
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I had pain in my side, and it turned out to be my gallbladder.
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He had gallbladder surgery last year and feels much better now.
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Doctors often recommend removing the gallbladder if there are frequent problems.
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Gallstones can block the gallbladder.
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