It's quite easy to do a small investigation of the structure of the word "Cholecystectomy". As well as most medical terms this one is also of Greek origin. If the word were written in English, it would turn into the phrase "gallbladder removal". Actually, the operation is the main one among current treatments for chronic cholecystitis. Besides, the procedure is said to be a safe way of gallbladder cancer prevention.

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