Meaning of the word gallstone in English
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gallstone
US /ˈɡɑːl.stoʊn/
UK /ˈɡɔːl.stəʊn/
Noun
a small, hard mass formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts, often causing pain and digestive problems
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed her with a gallstone after she complained of severe abdominal pain.
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Surgery may be required to remove large gallstones.
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