gallstone

noun

gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn 

: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages

Examples of gallstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was then rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors ruled out gallstones as a cause. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026

For Kidney Stones and Gallstones Olive oil and lemon juice are also said to help treat kidney stones and flush out gallstones. — Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 19 May 2026

The procedure is commonly used to spot gallstones, inflammation and tumors. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026

The outlet added that they were told his medical team believes the episode could be pancreatitis or gallstones, but that the actor still needs to undergo additional testing. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

gall entry 1 + stone entry 1

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gallstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

gallstone

noun

gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn 

: a hard mass like a pebble that is formed in the gallbladder or bile passages

Medical Definition

gallstone

noun

gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn 

: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages

called also biliary calculus, cholelith