Gallstone (Noun)
Meaning
A calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a gallstone that was obstructing the common bile duct.
- The doctor ordered an ultrasound to confirm the presence of a gallstone in the gallbladder.
- Symptoms of a gallstone can include severe abdominal pain and nausea.
- The surgeon removed the gallstone during a laparoscopic procedure.
- A gallstone can cause a blockage in the bile duct, leading to jaundice and other complications.