bile duct

noun

: a duct by which bile passes from the liver or gallbladder to the duodenum

Examples of bile duct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His cause of death was cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile ducts. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026

Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton died of bile duct cancer and liver failure at age 45. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Shapiro says those with dealing with health issues such gallstones or bile duct obstruction, kidney stones, iron-deficiency anemia, and liver disease should consult their doctors. — Nadine El Chaer, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026

The tumors, which had invaded her husband’s liver, bile duct, and peritoneum, ultimately expanded considerably. — Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bile duct

• aqueduct
• deconstruct
• reconstruct
• abduct
• conduct
• construct
• deduct
• destruct
• induct
• instruct
• obstruct
• bucked

Medical Definition

bile duct

noun

: a duct by which bile passes from the liver or gallbladder to the duodenum