Bile Duct (Noun)
Meaning
A duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The bile duct is a tube-like structure that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.
- Blockage of the bile duct can cause severe abdominal pain and jaundice.
- During the surgery, the doctor carefully removed the gallstones that were obstructing the bile duct.
- The doctor performed an endoscopy to examine the bile duct and remove any blockages.
- Inflammation of the bile duct can lead to scarring and narrowing of the duct, which can impair liver function.