(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the gall bladder

(medicine) An inflammation of the gall bladder.

(biochemistry) Any of several peptide hormones that stimulate the digestion of fat and protein; abbreviated to CCK.

plural of cholecystokinin

plural of cholecystectomy

(surgery) cauterization of the gall bladder

(anatomy, dated) The gall bladder.

By means of cholecystography.

Relating to cholecystography.

(medicine) A procedure used to visualize the gall bladder by administering a radiopaque contrast agent that is excreted by the liver.