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cholecystitis [ˌkɒlɪsɪsˈtaɪtɪs] n
(Medicine / Pathology) inflammation of the gall bladder, due to bacterial infection or the presence of gallstones ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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Hepatic Helicobacter species identified in bile and gallbladder tissue from Chileans with chronic cholecystitis. These signs and symptoms suggested acute cholecystitis. That can block the flow of bile from the gallbladder and liver, which can cause serious abdominal pain and, in some cases, can lead to cholecystitis. |
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