[ 2 syll. de-mi, dem-i ] The baby girl name Demi is pronounced Deh-M IY-or D EH M-iy- â . Demi is of Old Greek and French origin. It is used mainly in English, French, and Greek.
Gallstones are pieces of solid material that form in the gallbladder. These stones develop because cholesterol and pigments in bile sometimes form hard particles. The two main types of gallstones are: 1  Cholesterol stones: Usually yellow-green in color, approximately 80% of gallstones are cholesterol stones.allstones form in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver. The gallbladder aids in the digestive process by storing bile and secreting it into the small intestine when food enters.
Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is the medical procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup. The gallbladder is not a vital organ. Its function is to store bile, concentrate it, and release it during digestion. Bile is supposed to retain all of its chemicals in solution, but commonly one of them crystallizes and forms sand, gravel, and finally stones. The chemistry of gallstones is complex and interesting.