1. Plural of cholestasis; conditions in which the flow of bile from the liver is reduced or stopped, leading to accumulation of bile and its components in the blood and tissues.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Used in both intrahepatic and extrahepatic contexts

Examples

• The patient presented with jaundice caused by one of several cholestases affecting liver function.
• Intrahepatic cholestases can occur during pregnancy or as a side effect of certain medications.
• Extrahepatic cholestases are often caused by gallstones or tumors blocking the bile ducts.
• Laboratory tests revealed elevated bilirubin levels consistent with cholestases.
• The physician investigated the underlying causes of the patient's cholestases to determine appropriate treatment.