Which gastrointestinal disease is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by intolerance of fatty foods? 

A. Colitis
B. Cholecystitis
C. Gastritis
D. Cholelithiasis
E. Diverticulitis


B. Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder caused by fatty foods, gallstones, or infection.

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