Synonyms for cholecystostomy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A procedure in which an opening is created in the gallbladder to allow drainage of bile, usually by placing a tube through the abdominal wall.
Forms
- Plural
- cholecystostomies → cholecystotomies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| cholecystostomy | steady | |
| cholecystotomy | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 14 letters
- cholecystotomy