Cholangitis (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the bile ducts.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with ascending cholangitis due to a bacterial infection in the bile ducts.
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a disease that causes inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts inside and outside the liver.
- Cholangitis can be life-threatening if left untreated, and immediate medical attention is necessary.
- The patient's symptoms, including fever and abdominal pain, suggested she had acute cholangitis.
- Cholangitis can be caused by a blockage in the bile duct, such as a gallstone or a tumor.