1. Plural of cholelithiasis; the formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Plural form

Examples

• The study examined cholelithiases in patients over 50 years old.
• Multiple cholelithiases were detected during the ultrasound examination.
• Risk factors for cholelithiases include obesity and high cholesterol.
• The physician documented several cases of asymptomatic cholelithiases.
• Cholelithiases can lead to complications such as cholecystitis if left untreated.