choledocholithotomy
noun
cho·led·o·cho·li·thot·o·my
-lith-ˈät-ə-mē 
plural choledocholithotomies
: surgical incision of the common bile duct for removal of a gallstone
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“Choledocholithotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/choledocholithotomy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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