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Gallenblasenentzündung

cholecystitis

noun GA-len-blah-zen-ent-tsuen-doong Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Also means

gallbladder inflammation

Usage Note

Gallenblasenentzündung is inflammation of the gallbladder (Gallenblase), most often caused by gallstones (Gallensteine) blocking the cystic duct. It causes severe right upper abdominal pain. Treatment typically involves antibiotics and surgical removal of the gallbladder (Cholezystektomie).

Examples

"Die akute Gallenblasenentzündung wurde durch einen eingeklemmten Gallenstein ausgelöst."

Natural Translation

The acute gallbladder inflammation was triggered by a trapped gallstone.

Literal Translation

The acute gallbladder inflammation was through a trapped gallstone triggered.

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