cholangitis

noun

chol·​an·​gi·​tis ˌkō-ˌlan-ˈjīt-əs How to pronounce cholangitis (audio)
plural cholangitides -ˈjit-ə-ˌdēz How to pronounce cholangitis (audio)
: inflammation of one or more bile ducts

called also angiocholitis

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“Cholangitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cholangitis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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