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 According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, PBC, is a chronic disease where the bile ducts in the liver eventually become dysfunctional and cause the buildup of bile which causes liver damage. Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024 The protective capsule then dissolves inside the new host's intestines, and the liver flukes work their way to the liver via the bile ducts. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2023 Salva had been diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation in which bile accumulates in the liver due to few bile ducts that allow for drainage, resulting in liver damage. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023 Bile sludge buildup, abnormalities in the gallbladder wall or epithelium, and bile duct obstructions are some common culprits. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023 The system starts with intrahepatic bile ducts in your liver. Doru Paul, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2023 Shelmerdine was diagnosed with a rare form of bile duct cancer in 2016. Valerie Wu, Variety, 2 Dec. 2023 Before his lymphoma diagnosis, doctors thought Vitale may have bile duct cancer, which would have required a far more intensive surgery. Sandra Rose Salathe, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023 These conditions may include ones such as bile duct blockages, celiac disease, or conditions affecting the pancreas. 1. Maxine Lipner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

bile duct

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

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