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Gall Bladder

Noun

1. An organ located on the right side of the abdomen, below the liver, that stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine to aid in digestion.

Example sentence: The doctor recommended gall bladder removal surgery after diagnosing several gallstones.

Adjective

1. Referring to or associated with the gall bladder.

Example sentence: The patient experienced gall bladder pain after a heavy meal.

Verb

1. (rare) To irritate or provoke someone.

Example sentence: His constant teasing would gall bladder his sister until she reached her breaking point.

Local term

In certain regions, the gall bladder may be referred to as the "biliary bladder."

Example sentence: The traditional remedy for biliary bladder problems involves consuming a special herbal tea.