HealthSeptember 8, 2026

gallstone

GAWL-stohn

Definition

A small, hard mass made of digestive fluid that forms in the gallbladder.

How do you pronounce gallstone?

Gallstone is pronounced GAWL-stohn (IPA: //ˈɡɔlˌstoʊn//).

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Where does gallstone come from?

The word is a compound of the Old English 'gealla' (bile or gall) and 'stan' (stone). It emerged in English during the late 17th century to describe these mineralized concretions in the gallbladder.

In the news

Gallstone disease is listed as one of the specific gastrointestinal conditions that showed a strong genetic association with major depressive disorder in the study.

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