Inflammation of the Gallbladder is Termed

Question

Inflammation of the gallbladder is termed
A) cirrhosis.
B) hepatitis.
C) gastritis.
D) cystitis.
E) cholecystitis.

Accepted Answer

Inflammation of the gallbladder is specifically known as cholecystitis. Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver, hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, and cystitis is inflammation of the bladder.