cholecystitis

[ koh-luh-si-stahy-tis, kol-uh- ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of the gallbladder.

cholecystitis

/ ˌkɒlɪsɪsˈtaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the gall bladder, due to bacterial infection or the presence of gallstones

Word History and Origins

Origin of cholecystitis¹

First recorded in 1865–70; chole- + cystitis

Example Sentences

Conte’s gallbladder was removed after he was diagnosed as having cholecystitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.

From Seattle Times

The 53-year-old Italian was diagnosed with cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder, after becoming "unwell with severe abdominal pain".

From BBC

Ginsburg, 87, underwent non-surgical treatment and spent the night in the hospital for acute cholecystitis, a benign gallbladder condition, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Tuesday.

From Fox News

Ginsburg’s was treated for an inflammatory condition of the gallbladder known as acute cholecystitis.

From Reuters

The court said Justice Ginsburg was treated for acute cholecystitis, a benign gallbladder condition, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

From New York Times