What Does Cholecystitis Mean?
koh-lee-sis-TY-tis
IPA: /ˌkoʊ.lɪ.sɪsˈtaɪ.tɪs/
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Cholecystitis is pronounced koh-lee-sis-TY-tis
What does Cholecystitis mean?
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most often caused by gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct.
How do you pronounce Cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis is pronounced "koh-lee-sis-TY-tis". Syllables: koh - lee - sis - ty - tis.
When is Cholecystitis used in medicine?
Acute abdomen assessment, surgical consult documentation, post-op monitoring.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greekcholēbile
Greekkystisbladder
Greek-itisinflammation
Common Misconceptions
Acalculous cholecystitis (without stones) occurs in critically ill, post-surgical, or ICU patients — stones are not always the cause.
Clinical Context
Presents with RUQ pain, positive Murphy's sign (inspiratory arrest on palpation under the right costal margin), fever, and nausea. Confirmed by ultrasound.
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