Meaning of the word "common bile duct" in English
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common bile duct
US /ˈkɑmən baɪl dʌkt/
UK /ˈkɑmən baɪl dʌkt/
Noun
1.
a duct formed by the union of the cystic and hepatic ducts, which conveys bile from the liver and the gallbladder to the duodenum
Example:
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Blockage of the common bile duct can lead to jaundice.
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Stones in the gallbladder can sometimes migrate to the common bile duct.
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