What is the common term for the condition of having gallstones?

The condition of having gallstones is commonly referred to as cholelithiasis. This term is derived from the Greek words "chole," meaning bile, and "lithos," meaning stone. Gallstones are solid particles that form in the gallbladder, often made up of cholesterol or bilirubin, and can lead to various complications if they obstruct the bile ducts, causing pain and other symptoms.

Cholecystitis, on the other hand, refers to inflammation of the gallbladder, which may occur as a result of gallstones but is not the condition of having the stones themselves. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, typically caused by viral infections or toxic substances, and pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, both of which are distinct conditions that do not directly relate to gallstones. Therefore, cholelithiasis accurately describes the presence of gallstones specifically.