cholelithiasis

[ koh-luh-li-thahy-uh-sis, kol-uh- ]
/ ˌkoʊ lə lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs, ˌkɒl ə- /

noun Pathology.

the presence of gallstones.

Origin of cholelithiasis

First recorded in 1855–60; cholelith + -iasis

Medical definitions for cholelithiases

cholelithiasis
[ kō′lə-lĭ-thīə-sĭs ]

n.

The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.

Scientific definitions for cholelithiases

cholelithiasis
[ kō′lə-lĭ-thīə-sĭs ]

The presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.