acholia
Meanings
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Noun
A condition characterized by the absence of bile in the gallbladder.
- "The patient was diagnosed with acholia, causing digestive issues."
- "The absence of bile in the gallbladder is referred to as acholia."
Variants
List of all variants of acholia that leads to same resultA-hole , A-holes , a-hole , a-holes , a square peg in a round hole , like a hole in the head , rip a hole
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Greek word 'acholeia', meaning 'lack of bile'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Acholia is a rare condition, affecting approximately 1 in 10,000 people.
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Acholia can be diagnosed through various tests, such as a liver function test or a cholecystogram.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Biliary atresia: A chronic and progressive disease characterized by the absence or abnormal structure of the bile ducts, leading to acholia and jaundice.
How to Memorize "acholia"
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visualize
- Imagine a gallbladder that doesn't produce or store bile, causing digestive problems.
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associate
- Connect the term 'acholia' with the absence of bile in the gallbladder.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Absence of bile equals acholia' to remember the definition.
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