gallstone
noun
gall·stone
ˈgȯl-ˌstōn 
: a calculus (as of cholesterol) formed in the gallbladder or biliary passages
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The drugs also may come with side effects like nausea, vomiting and gallstones.
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 June 2024
Researchers do suspect Ötzi suffered from various ailments, including gallstones, parasites and gum disease, so tattoos as a form of pain relief or therapy might make sense.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
In the fourth, a patient claimed Kelly failed to diagnose gallstones and at three appointments inappropriately performed breast exams.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
Because of the moderate side effects of obesity medication in the short term (like fecal incontinence, passing gas, and gallstones) and the lack of research regarding long-term use, the USPSTF does not yet recommend drugs for weight management in children with obesity.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2023
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Jen Christensen, CNN, 18 June 2024
Researchers do suspect Ötzi suffered from various ailments, including gallstones, parasites and gum disease, so tattoos as a form of pain relief or therapy might make sense.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
In the fourth, a patient claimed Kelly failed to diagnose gallstones and at three appointments inappropriately performed breast exams.
—The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2024
Because of the moderate side effects of obesity medication in the short term (like fecal incontinence, passing gas, and gallstones) and the lack of research regarding long-term use, the USPSTF does not yet recommend drugs for weight management in children with obesity.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2023
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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
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