Biliary system
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Term | Biliary system |
Short definition | Biliary system - (pronounced) (BIH-lee-AYR-ee SIS-tem) The organs and ducts that produce and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat) and secretes it to the small intestine. The biliary system includes the gallbladder and the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Biliary system - (pronounced) (BIH-lee-AYR-ee SIS-tem) The organs and ducts that produce and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat) and secretes it to the small intestine. The biliary system includes the gallbladder and the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. Also called bile ducts
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biliary system
- Wikipedia's article - Biliary system
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