gallbladder

/ˈɡɔlˌblædər/ /ˈɡɑlˌblædər/

Meanings

noun

A pear-shaped organ that stores bile from the liver, until the body needs it for the digestion and absorption of fats in the duodenum.

Examples :

"My aunt's gallbladder needed surgery because it wasn't releasing bile properly, preventing her from digesting fatty foods effectively. "

Related Words

surgery noun

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/

A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

"Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

digesting verb

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪŋ/ /dɪˈdʒɛstɪŋ/

To distribute or arrange methodically; to work over and classify; to reduce to portions for ready use or application.

"to digest laws"

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

releasing verb

/rɪˈliːsɪŋ/ /riˈliːsɪŋ/

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

"He released his grasp on the lever."

duodenum noun

/ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/

The first part of the small intestine, starting at the lower end of the stomach and extending to the jejunum.

"The doctor examined the patient's duodenum to see if any ulcers were present in the first part of the small intestine. "

digestion noun

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

"Proper digestion is important for getting enough energy for school. "

stores noun

/stɔːz/ /stɔɹz/

A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

"This building used to be a store for old tires."

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

absorption noun

/əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/

The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

"The absorption of new information during the lecture was crucial for passing the exam. "