What is the medical term for the condition of having stones in the gallbladder?

The term "cholelithiasis" specifically refers to the presence of stones, or lithiasis, within the gallbladder. These stones, known as gallstones, can form from substances such as cholesterol or bilirubin when they crystallize. This condition can lead to various complications, such as inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), but the term cholelithiasis itself is solely concerned with the stones.

Cholecystitis, while relevant to gallbladder issues, indicates inflammation of the gallbladder and does not specifically refer to the presence of stones. Gallbladder disease is a more generalized term and may encompass various issues related to the gallbladder, including cholecystitis but not exclusively referring to stones. Hepatitis pertains to liver inflammation and is unrelated to gallbladder stones. Thus, cholelithiasis is the most precise term for the condition described.