Usage Note
Gallenblase stores bile produced by the liver. Gallensteine (gallstones) is a very common associated condition in health journalism. Gallenblasenentzündung (cholecystitis) also appears. Plural: Gallenblasen.
Examples
"Ihr wurde die Gallenblase laparoskopisch entfernt."
Natural Translation
Her gallbladder was removed laparoscopically.
Literal Translation
To her was the gallbladder laparoscopically removed.
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