Bilestone

/ˈbaɪl.stoʊn/ noun

A gallstone; a hard stone-like deposit that forms in the gallbladder from hardened bile and cholesterol.

From 'bile' plus 'stone,' a compound that directly describes the composition and location of the condition. Historically used before 'gallstone' became the standard medical term.

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