Glossary: gallbladder

A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat.

The pear-shaped organ found below the liver. Bile is concentrated and stored in the gallbladder.

A large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile.

A part of the body that performs a specific function. For example, the heart is an organ.