Meaning of the word "bile duct" in English

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bile duct

US /ˈbaɪl dʌkt/
UK /ˈbaɪl dʌkt/
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Noun

1.

any of the ducts that convey bile from the liver and the gallbladder to the duodenum

Example:
The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged bile duct.
Blockage of the bile duct can lead to jaundice.
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