Cholelith
Cholelith
Cholelith (pronounced: koh-lee-lith) is a medical term that refers to a gallstone. It is derived from the Greek words "chole" meaning bile and "lithos" meaning stone.
Etymology
The term "Cholelith" is derived from two Greek words. "Chole" (χολή) which means bile, and "lithos" (λίθος) which means stone. Thus, the term literally translates to "bile stone" or "gallstone".
Definition
A Cholelith is a hardened deposit within the fluid in the gallbladder, a small organ under the liver. These deposits can vary in size and can cause pain and other complications if they block the bile ducts.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Cholelith or gallstones may include pain in the right abdomen, back pain, nausea or vomiting, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).
Related Terms
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder, often due to a gallstone stuck in the bile duct.
- Cholelithiasis: The condition of having gallstones.
- Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.
- Bile: A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
- Bile Duct: The ducts that transport bile from the liver to the small intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cholelith
- Wikipedia's article - Cholelith
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