cholecystagogic |
Stimulating activity of the gallbladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
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cholecystagogue |
A substance that stimulates activity of the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + agogos, leader (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystatony |
Atonia, weakness, or failure of function of the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + atonia, atony (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystectasia |
Rarely used term for dilation of the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + ektasis, extension (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystectomy |
<procedure, surgery> A term that describes the surgical removal of the gallbladder. This type of surgery may be performed with the traditional open incision or may be removed via a flexible fibreoptic scope (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). (15 Jan 1998) |
cholecystectomy, laparoscopic |
Excision of the gallbladder through an abdominal incision using a laparoscope. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholecystenterostomy |
Formation of a direct communication between the gallbladder and the intestine. Synonym: enterocholecystostomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystenterotomy |
Incision of both intestine and gallbladder. Synonym: enterocholecystotomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + enteron, intestine, + tome, a cutting (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystic |
Relating to the cholecyst, or gallbladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystis |
Synonym: gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystitis |
<pathology, surgery> Acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder. See: biliary tract. (15 Jan 1998) |
cholecystocolostomy |
Establishment of a communication between the gallbladder and the colon. Synonym: colocholecystostomy, cystocolostomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + kolon, colon, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystoduodenal fistula |
Communication between gallbladder and duodenum secondary to severe cholecystitis with perforation and abscess formation; stones erode through adjacent duodenal wall, and large stones may cause gallstone ileus. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystoduodenostomy |
Establishment of a direct communication between the gallbladder and the duodenum. Synonym: duodenocholecystostomy, duodenocystostomy. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + L. Duodenum + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
cholecystogastrostomy |
Establishment of a communication between the gallbladder and the stomach. Origin: chole-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + gaster, stomach, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : CCK-33, Cholecystokinin 33, Uropancreozymin
Synonyms :
Synonyms : Cholecystostomies
Synonyms : Choledochal Cyst, Diverticulum, Choledochal Cyst, Type II, Choledochal Cyst, Type III, Choledochal Cyst, Type IV, Choledochal Cyst, Type V, Choledochal Diverticulum, Choledochocele, Cyst, Common Bile Duct, Cysts, Common Bile Duct, Intrahepatic Choledochal Cyst
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cholera morbus
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severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea
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choleraic
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relating to or resulting from or resembling cholera
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cholesterin
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cholesterol: an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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choledochus cyst
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a dilatation of the lower end of the common bile duct, usually recognized during childhood.
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cholinergic crisis
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muscular weakness resulting from depolarization block due to overdosage of anticholinesterase agents used for myasthenia gravis; similar to but different from myasthenic crisis.
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