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gallbladder

gallbladder
Noun
pl: gallbladders

This anatomical term refers specifically to the storage vessel for bile. It is often discussed in medical contexts regarding cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the organ, or the formation of gallstones.

As a concrete anatomical noun, it follows standard English countability rules, though it is most frequently used in the singular when referring to the single organ present in a human body.

Meanings

Noungallbladder

A small, pear-shaped sac located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

The surgeon removed the patient's gallbladder to treat the recurring gallstones.

Examples

This is the gallbladder.

The gallbladder is small.

Where is the gallbladder?

He had his gallbladder removed.

The gallbladder stores bile.

My gallbladder feels sore today.

The doctor checked my gallbladder for stones.

Health

The monster had a glowing gallbladder.

Fantasy

I need a scan of my gallbladder.

Health

The gallbladder is essential for fat digestion.

Trivia

Ancient texts mention the gallbladder in medicine.

History

The patient underwent a gallbladder resection surgery.

Health

Related Words

bilelivercysticcholecystectomycholecystitisgallstonedigestiveorganviscus
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