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Definition of Cholelithiasis

Cholelithiasis: 1. The presence of stones in the gallbladder or common bile duct. 2. The process of formation of such stones. From the Greek roots chole, bile + lithos, stone.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 12/8/2003

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