*chole-*

Question 1

cholecystectomy-

Answer 1

excision of the gallbladder

Question 2

cholecystitis-

Answer 2

inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 3

cholecystduodenostomy-

Answer 3

surgical formation of a passage from the gallbladder to the duodenum

Question 4

cholecystostomy-

Answer 4

surgical formation of an opening into the gallbladder through the abdominal wall

Question 5

cholecystotomy-

Answer 5

incision into gallbladder

Question 6

choledochotomy-

Answer 6

surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct through the abdominal wall

Question 7

cholelithiasis-

Answer 7

formation or presence of stones in the gallbladder