Gallbladder

Definition

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. Bile aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Related terms

Bile:

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, important for breaking down fats into absorbable fatty acids.

Liver:

A large vital organ that produces bile, detoxifies harmful substances, and performs numerous other metabolic processes.

Cholecystectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder usually performed due to gallstones or other gallbladder diseases