gallstone
noun
gall·stone
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Definition of gallstone
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages
Examples of gallstone in a Sentence
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Pain in the upper right abdomen after eating Slowed down digestion also slows the emptying of the gallbladder, which can lead to gallstones. — Felissa Allard, SELF, "These Are The Pregnancy Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore," 8 July 2019 This acid is medically proven to help dissolve gallstones and treat liver disease. — National Geographic, "Bear bile, explained," 12 June 2019 Saving something that came out of your body might seem strange, but my mother took a few gallstones for the road after doctors removed the organ that kept filling up with them. — Keri Wiginton, chicagotribune.com, "Taking body parts and medical devices home after surgery — what to know," 5 June 2019 Hormonal and weight changes associated with pregnancy are more likely to cause gallstone problems. — Kate Wehr, Good Housekeeping, "Gallstones Are the Pregnancy Complication No One Warned Me About," 18 Apr. 2019 Genetics, obesity, and previous pregnancies all up a mother’s risk of gallstones. — Kate Wehr, Good Housekeeping, "Gallstones Are the Pregnancy Complication No One Warned Me About," 18 Apr. 2019 Studies show that the acid contained in bile does have medical benefits in dissolving gallstones or treating some liver disease, as well as some anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. — Author: Simon Denyer, Anchorage Daily News, "From hemorrhoids to hangovers: Bear bile is treasured in China, and that’s bad for captive bears," 3 June 2018 Studies show that the acid contained in bile does have medical benefits in dissolving gallstones or treating some liver disease, as well as some anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. — Simon Denyer, Washington Post, "China’s bear bile industry persists despite growing awareness of the cruelty involved," 3 June 2018 The new ordinance is a relief for 76-year-old resident Russ Mozier, who experienced a lag in emergency response time during a debilitating gallstone attack in November 2016. — Lisa Maria Garza, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Avalon Park parking limited to one side of street to avoid tight squeezes for emergency vehicles," 22 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'gallstone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for gallstone
gallstone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of gallstone
medical
: a hard object like a small stone that sometimes forms in the gallbladder and that can cause great pain
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gallstone
noun
gall·stone
| \ ˈgȯl-ˌstōn
\
\
Medical Definition of gallstone
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages
— called also biliary calculus, cholelith
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