Meaning of the word gallstone in English

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gallstone

US /ˈɡɑːl.stoʊn/
UK /ˈɡɔːl.stəʊn/
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Noun

a small, hard mass formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts, often causing pain and digestive problems

Example:
The doctor diagnosed her with a gallstone after she complained of severe abdominal pain.
Surgery may be required to remove large gallstones.
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