A gallstone is a stone formed within the gallbladder from precipitated bile components. Cholelithiasis refers to the presence of gallstones or to any disease caused by gallstones, and choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of migrated gallstones within the bile ducts.
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ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Condition Classgastroenterologic, surgical 2 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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A gallstone is a stone formed within the gallbladder from precipitated bile components.
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