gallbladder

IPA/ˈɡɔːl ˌblæd.ər/
KK[ɡˈɔlblˌædɚ]IPA/ˈɡɑːl ˌblæd.ɚ/

gallbladder — noun

  • gallbladdersingular
  • gallbladdersplural

1. a small, bag-shaped organ positioned beneath the liver that collects bile — a fl

1.名詞B2
釋義

a small, bag-shaped organ positioned beneath the liver that collects bile — a fluid the liver produces — and releases it into the small intestine when needed to break down fats.

例句

When Imran ate a greasy meal, his gallbladder released bile to help digest the fat.

collocation: gallbladder + releases bile

Surgeons removed Soraya's gallbladder after an ultrasound showed gallstones inside it.

文法句型

the gallbladder

one's gallbladder

gallbladder + [verb] for function

用法筆記

Frequently mentioned in medical contexts related to gallstones, cholecystitis (inflammation), or cholecystectomy (surgical removal). Learners often encounter this word in health advice or doctor-visit scenarios rather than everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The liver stores bile, which is then released.
✅The gallbladder stores bile; the liver produces it.
💡The liver makes bile, but the gallbladder holds it until needed.