cholelithiasis

cho·le·li·thi·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-luh-li-thahy-uh-sis, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs, ˌkɒl ə-/
- /ˈkɒləlɪθəsɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-luh-li-thahy-uh-sis, kol-uh-]
- /ˌkoʊ lə lɪˈθaɪ ə sɪs, ˌkɒl ə-/

Definitions of cholelithiasis word

noun cholelithiasis the occurrence or development of gallstones in the gall bladder 3
noun cholelithiasis a number of gallstones 3
noun cholelithiasis the presence of gallstones. 1
noun cholelithiasis The formation of gallstones. 1
noun cholelithiasis (medicine) gallstones. 0

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Origin of cholelithiasis

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60; cholelith + -iasis

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Parts of speech for Cholelithiasis

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cholelithiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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