cholelithiasis

n.
The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

(kō'lə-lĭ-thī'ə-sĭs)
n.

The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

The presence or formation of gallstones. Rare in animals, they are usually found in the gallbladder probably secondary to mild cholecystitis. Usually asymptomatic, but occasionally they may cause obstruction of bile ducts or lead to erosion and perforation of the gallbladder with peritonitis. Calcareous stones may form in the bile ducts of cattle with distomiasis.

• obstructive c. — blockage of the common bile duct by a gallstone; characterized clinically by severe jaundice, abdominal pain.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder

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