gallstone

noun

gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn How to pronounce gallstone (audio)
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages

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With gallstones, the pain is known as gallbladder attacks or biliary colic. Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025 The use of turmeric is also not recommended for people with gallstones or blocked bile ducts.12 Drug Interactions Turmeric can affect the way some medications work. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 17 Sep. 2025 Not eating enough can be put you at risk of osteoporosis, gallstones, gastrointestinal problems, and slow your metabolism, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 These drugs can also cause gallbladder problems, such as gallstones or even inflammation of the gallbladder which is known as cholecystitis. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gallstone

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gallstone was in 1758

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“Gallstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallstone. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

gallstone

noun
gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn How to pronounce gallstone (audio)
: a hard mass like a pebble that is formed in the gallbladder or bile passages

Medical Definition

gallstone

noun
gall·​stone ˈgȯl-ˌstōn How to pronounce gallstone (audio)
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages

called also biliary calculus, cholelith

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