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Gallbladder Disease

Meaning

A general clinical classification for various pathological conditions affecting the gallbladder, a small organ responsible for storing and concentrating bile, including cholelithiasis (gallstones) and cholecystitis (inflammation). These conditions significantly impair the proper flow and composition of bile, which is essential for the emulsification of dietary fats and the excretion of certain steroid hormone metabolites. The disease state reflects a disruption in the hepatobiliary system, often exacerbated by hormonal factors.