Cholecystitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the gall bladder.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with acute cholecystitis and required immediate surgical intervention to remove the inflamed gallbladder.
- Cholecystitis is a common complication of gallstones, which can cause severe abdominal pain and fever.
- The doctor ordered a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis of cholecystitis, including an ultrasound and blood work.
- Untreated cholecystitis can lead to serious complications, such as gangrene or perforation of the gallbladder.
- The surgeon explained to the patient that the chronic cholecystitis had caused scarring and thickening of the gallbladder wall, making it difficult to remove.