cholecystitis

noun

cho·​le·​cys·​ti·​tis ˌkō-lə-(ˌ)si-ˈstī-təs How to pronounce cholecystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the gallbladder

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While an ultrasound couldn't confirm it, there was a strong suspicion of cholecystitis, an infection that makes gallstones even more dangerous. — Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Treatment of cholecystitis often involves the removal of the gallbladder. — Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 1 July 2024

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Etymology

New Latin, from cholecystis

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cholecystitis was in 1866

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cholecystitis

noun
cho·​le·​cys·​ti·​tis -(ˌ)sis-ˈtīt-əs How to pronounce cholecystitis (audio)
plural cholecystitides -ˈtit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce cholecystitis (audio)
: inflammation of the gallbladder

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