bile duct (Meaning)
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bile duct (n)
a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
Synonyms & Antonyms of bile duct
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bile duct Sentence Examples
- The bile duct carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage.
- Blockage of the bile duct can result in jaundice and other symptoms of bile stagnation.
- The common bile duct merges with the pancreatic duct before entering the duodenum.
- Inflammation of the bile duct can lead to severe pain and discomfort.
- Surgical procedures may be necessary to remove obstructions in the bile duct.
- Imaging techniques such as ultrasound can help visualize the bile duct and detect any abnormalities.
- Bile duct strictures can occur due to scarring or injury to the duct.
- Bile duct cancer is a rare but serious condition that requires prompt medical attention.
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile duct.
- Bile ducts play a crucial role in the digestion and elimination of waste products from the body.
FAQs About the word bile duct
a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The bile duct carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder for storage.
Blockage of the bile duct can result in jaundice and other symptoms of bile stagnation.
The common bile duct merges with the pancreatic duct before entering the duodenum.
Inflammation of the bile duct can lead to severe pain and discomfort.
