cholecystogastrostomy |
Establishment of a communication between the gallbladder and the stomach. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + gaster, stomach, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
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cholecystogram |
The radiographic record of the gallbladder obtained by cholecystography. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystography |
Radiography of the gallbladder after ingestion of a contrast medium. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholecystoileostomy |
Establishment of a communication between the gallbladder and the ileum. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + ileum + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystojejunostomy |
Establishment of a communication between the gallbladder and the jejunum. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + jejunum, + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystokinase |
<enzyme> An enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of cholecystokinin. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystokinetic |
Promoting emptying of the gallbladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystokinin |
<chemical> A 33-amino acid peptide secreted by the upper intestinal mucosa and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety. Chemical name: Cholecystokinin (12 Dec 1998) |
cholecystolithiasis |
Presence of one or more gallstones in the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystolithotripsy |
Crushing or fragmentation of a gallstone by manipulation of the unopened gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + lithos, stone, + tripsis, a rubbing (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystomy |
Incision into the gallbladder. Synonym: cholecystomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + tome, incision Laparoscopic cholecystotomy, minimally invasive surgical technique for removal of the gallbladder that uses a laparoscope for visualization of the gallbladder and placement of instruments into the abdominal cavity through trocars, therefore avoiding the traditional incision. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystopaque |
A radiographic contrast medium that opacifies the gallbladder following oral administration, by virtue of hepatic secretion and gallbladder concentration; used in cholecystography. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystopathy |
Disease of the gallbladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystopexy |
Suture of the gallbladder to the abdominal wall. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystorrhaphy |
Suture of an incised or ruptured gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + rhaphe, sewing (05 Mar 2000) |