Match each definition with the correct term.
-cholecystitis
A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question

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Cholecystitis specifically refers to inflammation of the gallbladder.

Answer: D 
 The presence of gallstones is known as cholelithiasis.

Answer: E 
 Surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as cholecystectomy.

Note: Choices B and C are not accurate definitions of cholecystitis. Pain in the gallbladder is known as biliary colic and a term like "cholecystic" would pertain to the gallbladder.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term