1. A medical condition in which the flow of bile from the liver is reduced or stopped, leading to a buildup of bile and its components in the blood and tissues.
Usage: medical/clinical term; uncountable noun

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with cholestasis after blood tests showed elevated bile acid levels.
• Pregnancy-related cholestasis can cause severe itching in the third trimester.
• Certain medications may induce cholestasis as a side effect.
• Cholestasis can lead to jaundice if the condition persists without treatment.
• The doctor ordered imaging studies to determine the cause of the cholestasis.