(n) a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and the contraction and emptying of the gall bladder; its release is stimulated by the presence of fatty acids and amino acids in the small intestine
(n) removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments, Syn. lap choly
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. [ Cholecystis + Gr. te`mnein to cut. ] (Surg.) The operation of making an opening in the gall bladder, as for the removal of a gallstone. [ 1913 Webster ]