bile duct

noun

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

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This cancer forms in the bile ducts of the body. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 The video showed the legendary wide receiver celebrating the completion of treatment for bile duct cancer at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 In May, Towle opened up to PEOPLE exclusively two years after she was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer, a rare and aggressive cancer that typically affects adults over the age of 50. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 This condition means Olivia’s bile ducts are blocked, so bile builds up in her liver and damages it, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bile duct

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bile duct was in 1774

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“Bile duct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bile%20duct. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

bile duct

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

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