noun
- the gallbladder; a small organ that stores bile and aids in digestion
Usage: medical/anatomical term; from Greek chole (bile) + cyst (sac)
Examples
- The cholecyst stores bile produced by the liver.
- Inflammation of the cholecyst is called cholecystitis.
- Gallstones can form inside the cholecyst and cause pain.
- The surgeon examined the patient's cholecyst during the procedure.
- A healthy cholecyst is essential for proper fat digestion.