Definition: The term "cholecystic" is a medical term used to describe the breakdown of bile in the liver. Bile is produced by the liver and helps break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into simpler substances that can be absorbed from the small intestine or excreted through the kidneys. Bile is primarily produced in two main sites: the gallbladder and the duodenum (the part of the large intestine where food is broken down). When bile is released into the small intestine