cholestatic
|cho-les-tat-ic|
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/ˌkoʊ.ləˈstæt.ɪk/
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/ˌkɒl.ɪˈstæt.ɪk/
bile flow obstruction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cholestatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'cholestasis,' where 'chole-' meant 'bile' and 'stasis' meant 'standing still.'
Historical Evolution
'cholestasis' transformed into the English adjective 'cholestatic' to describe conditions related to or causing cholestasis.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bile standing still,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to or causing cholestasis.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing cholestasis, a condition where bile flow from the liver is reduced or blocked.
The patient was diagnosed with cholestatic liver disease.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 14:48