cholecystostomy

cho·le·cys·tos·to·my

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-luh-si-stos-tuh-mee, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒs tə mi, ˌkɒl ə-/
- /kˌəʊlsɪstˈɒstəmi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-luh-si-stos-tuh-mee, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə sɪˈstɒs tə mi, ˌkɒl ə-/

Definitions of cholecystostomy word

noun cholecystostomy a medical cut or opening into the gall bladder to enable a drainage tube to be put in place 3
noun plural cholecystostomy formation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the gallbladder, usually done for drainage and to remove gallstones. 1
noun cholecystostomy The surgical creation of a stoma in the gallbladder, which can facilitate placement of a tube for drainage. 0

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cholecystostomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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