cholecystecˈtomy noun

A surgical operation to remove the gall bladder

cholecystīˈtis noun

Inflammation of the gall bladder

cholecystogˈraphy noun

The examination of the gall bladder and common bile duct by X-ray

cholecystokīˈnin noun

A hormone, secreted by duodenal cells, that stimulates the release of bile into the intestine and the secretion of pancreatic enzymes

cholecystosˈtomy noun

(Gr stoma mouth) or cholecystotˈomy (Gr tomē a cut) the surgical formation of an opening in the wall of the gall bladder