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Definition of gallbladder

gallbladder

/ˈɡɔːlˌblæd.ər/
gall · blad · der
Plural:gallbladders
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gallbladder Lexical Profile

gallbladder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, pear-shaped muscular sac located beneath the liver in vertebrates that stores and concentrates bile before releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

Example

"The surgeon performed a minimally invasive procedure to remove the patient's inflamed gallbladder."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 17th century as a compound of 'gall' (meaning bile, from Old English 'gealla') and 'bladder' (a membranous sac, from Old English 'blædre'), replacing the older term 'gall' used alone for the organ.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gallbladder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gallbladder
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