vesícula biliar
The English phrase gallbladder is translated into Portuguese as vesícula biliar.
vesícula biliar refers to the small organ under the liver that stores bile. In both medical and casual contexts, speakers often shorten the term and simply use vesícula to refer to the gallbladder.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of vesícula (bladder or sac) and biliar (relating to bile), literally meaning bladder of bile.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many contexts, the word vesícula is used alone to stand for the gallbladder.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid confusing vesícula with bexiga. While vesícula refers to the gallbladder, bexiga is the word used for the urinary bladder.
Did you know?
- If you are reading a medical report in Portuguese, you might see colecistite, which is the technical term for inflammation of the vesícula biliar.
- The word vesícula is used in Portuguese not only for the gallbladder but also to describe any small fluid-filled sac or blister in a biological context.
- The word vesícula is a diminutive form in its Latin origin, specifically meaning a 'little bladder'.
Examples in context
- A vesícula biliar produz a bile.The gallbladder produces bile.This sentence is useful for describing the function of the gallbladder.Tatoeba #4536209 by ToinhoAlam, translation #4536188 by mervert1
- A vesícula biliar fica ao lado do fígado.The gallbladder is found adjacent to the liver.This sentence is useful for describing the location of the gallbladder.Tatoeba #4536210 by ToinhoAlam, translation #4536186 by mervert1
- O número de cancros da vesícula biliar e das vias biliares na Ásia era comparável ao do Ocidente, segundo Chen. Estes pontos do corpo estão mais próximos do pâncreas, onde é produzida a insulina.The number of cancers of the gallbladder and bile ducts in Asia were comparable to those in the West, according to Chen. Those sites are closer in the body to the pancreas, where insulin is made.This sentence provides context regarding medical comparisons and nearby anatomical structures.Tatoeba #12252661 by Cangarejo, translation #12252660 by Cangarejo
- O paciente precisa ser submetido a uma cirurgia para remover a vesícula biliar.The patient needs to undergo surgery to remove the gallbladder.
- Meu tio diz que ele tem um problema com a coisa da vesícula.My uncle says he has an issue with the gallbladder thing.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office, Rodrigo is asking about his test results.
- RodrigoHouve algum problema com a minha vesícula biliar?Was there any problem with my gallbladder?
- JulianaA sua vesícula biliar parece normal, Rodrigo.Your gallbladder looks normal, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoQue bom, eu estava preocupado com ela.That's good, I was worried about it.
- JulianaNão se preocupe, está tudo bem com você.Don't worry, everything is fine with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biliar, vesícula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
