Cholecystitis - ț̢
Inflammation of the GALLBLADDER; generally caused by impairment of BILE flow, GALLSTONES in the BILIARY TRACT, infections, or other diseases.
Synonyms : Empyema, Gall Bladder, Gall Bladder Empyema, Gallbladder Empyema, Inflammation, Gallbladder
Cholecystitis, Acute - ț̢
Acute inflammation of the GALLBLADDER wall. It is characterized by the presence of ABDOMINAL PAIN; FEVER; and LEUKOCYTOSIS. Gallstone obstruction of the CYSTIC DUCT is present in approximately 90% of the cases.
Synonyms : Acute Cholecystitis
Cholecystography - ț̢
Radiography of the gallbladder after ingestion of a contrast medium.
Synonyms : Cholecystographies
Cholecystokinin - ț̢
A peptide, of about 33 amino acids, secreted by the upper INTESTINAL MUCOSA and also found in the central nervous system. It causes gallbladder contraction, release of pancreatic exocrine (or digestive) enzymes, and affects other gastrointestinal functions. Cholecystokinin may be the mediator of satiety.