cholelithiasis
[/ˌkoʊləlɪˈθaɪəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: cholelithiases
colelitíase
1. A medical condition characterized by the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder
The patient was diagnosed with cholelithiasis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
A paciente foi diagnosticada com colelitíase após experimentar dor abdominal severa.
2. The presence of one or more calculi (stones) within the biliary system
Cholelithiasis can develop silently without causing any symptoms for years.
A colelitíase pode se desenvolver silenciosamente sem causar sintomas por anos.
This is a specialized medical term used by healthcare professionals in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, doctors and medical literature use 'colelitíase' exclusively. The condition is common worldwide, affecting approximately 10-15% of the Western population. It is typically managed through dietary modifications or surgical intervention (cholecystectomy) when symptomatic.
Related Idioms & Phrases
silent stones - cholelithiasis without symptoms
acute cholecystitis - inflammatory complication of cholelithiasis
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