This is a root term of Greek origin. In both presentations [-chol-] or [-chole-] it means “bile” or “gall”. The English word “gall” is of Anglosaxon origin and means “bile”, referring to its yellowish-green color.

What is the root of ChoLECYsTiTis?

ChoLECYsTiTis is inflammation of the gallbladder. The word root is ChoLECYsT, meaning gALLBLAddEr. The suffix is -iTis, meaning iFLAmmATioN.

What is the meaning of in medical term?

In Medical Term Prefix with Mnemonic in- means: not.