cholecystostomy
noun
cho·le·cys·tos·to·my
ˌkō-lə-(ˌ)sis-ˈtäs-tə-mē 
plural cholecystostomies
: surgical incision of the gallbladder usually to effect drainage
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“Cholecystostomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cholecystostomy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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