gallbladder
Translation
gallbladder
Examples
The gallbladder stores bile from the liver.
The gallbladder stores bile from the liver.
He had surgery to remove his gallbladder.
He had surgery to remove his gallbladder.
Grammar Patterns
((the/one's)) gallbladder referring to the specific organ He had surgery to remove his gallbladder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none. Related organs: liver, pancreas
Etymology
A compound of 'gall' (meaning bile) and 'bladder' (a sac). 'Gall' is from Old English 'galla', and 'bladder' is from Old English 'blǣdre'.
Memory Tips
Break the word into two parts: it's a 'bladder' that holds 'gall' (bile).