Gallstone Meaning in English
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Definition
A hard, stone-like piece that forms in the gallbladder, usually made from cholesterol or other materials, and can cause pain or other health problems.
Usage & Nuances
Medical/health context word; often plural ('gallstones'). Rare in casual speech outside healthcare discussions. Not to be confused with kidney stones ('renal stones'). Symptoms often include pain after eating fatty food.
Example Sentences
The doctor said I have a gallstone.
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A gallstone can cause severe pain in your stomach.
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She needed surgery to remove a gallstone.
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After dinner, he suddenly got sharp pain—it turned out to be a gallstone.
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My mother had gallstones last year and had her gallbladder removed.
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If you get stomach pain after eating fried food, it might be a gallstone problem.
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