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• Cholangitis
  ...[[inflammation]] of the [[bile duct]] system. The bile duct system carries bile from your [[liver]] and [[gallbladder]] to the [[duodenum]], which is the f ...ost commonly caused by a [[bacterial infection]], which can occur when the duct is blocked by something, such as a [[gallstone]] or a [[tumor]]. The infect
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• Choledochoduodenostomy
  ...uct]] and the [[duodenum]]. This procedure is typically performed to allow bile to drain directly into the duodenum when the [[gallbladder]] has been remov ...oduodenostomy" is derived from the Greek words "choledochus" (meaning bile duct), "duodenum" (the first part of the small intestine), and "stoma" (meaning
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• Choledocholithiasis
  ...ition characterized by the presence of [[gallstones]] in the [[common bile duct]]. ...ocholithiasis" is derived from the Greek words "choledochus" (meaning bile duct), and "lithos" (meaning stone).
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• Cholecystenterostomy
  ..."cholecystenterostomy" is derived from three Greek words: "chole" meaning bile, "cystis" meaning bladder, and "enteron" meaning intestine. The suffix "-st ...llow bile to flow directly into the intestine, bypassing the [[common bile duct]]. This can help to alleviate symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
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• Biliary obstruction
  ...a [[bile duct obstruction]], is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine. The term "biliary" is derived from the Latin word "bilis," which means bile, and "obstruction" comes from the Latin word "obstructio," meaning a blocka
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• Gall bladder
  ...the upper right abdomen. Its primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a yellow-brown digestive enzyme produced by the liver. ...term "gall bladder" is derived from the Old English word "galla," meaning bile, and the Latin word "vesica," meaning bladder.
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• Bilious
  ...or a feeling of indigestion that are thought to be caused by an excess of bile in the system. ...16th century to describe a condition thought to be caused by an excess of bile.
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• Cholecystitis
  ...ds ''chole'' meaning "bile", ''cyst'' meaning "sac", and ''itis'' meaning "inflammation". ...le that can cause inflammation. Other causes of cholecystitis include bile duct problems and tumors.
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• Cholelith
  ...refers to a gallstone. It is derived from the Greek words "chole" meaning bile and "lithos" meaning stone. ...lithos" (λίθος) which means stone. Thus, the term literally translates to "bile stone" or "gallstone".
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• Monoctanoin
  ...field, specifically for the dissolution of [[gallstones]] and [[pancreatic duct stones]]. ...es the use of a flexible tube, or endoscope, to examine the pancreatic and bile ducts. Monoctanoin is injected into the ducts to dissolve stones that may b
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• Cholecystostomy
  ...e is often performed to relieve symptoms associated with [[gallstones]] or inflammation of the gallbladder, known as [[cholecystitis]]. ...meaning opening. Thus, the term literally translates to "opening into the bile sac."
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• Gall
  ...intestine]]. In humans, bile is produced continuously by the liver (liver bile) and stored and concentrated in the [[gallbladder]]. ...is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic ''gallō'', meaning "bile" or "poison". The term was later adopted into Middle English as ''galle''.
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• Ascending cholangitis
  ...reek words "chol" meaning bile, "angio" meaning vessel, and "itis" meaning inflammation. Ascending cholangitis is a type of [[infection]] that occurs when the bile ducts become blocked, allowing bacteria to ascend from the [[duodenum]] int
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• Biliary microlithiasis
  ...n characterized by the presence of small gallstones, or microliths, in the bile ducts. The term "biliary microlithiasis" is derived from the Latin ''bilis'' (bile), the Greek ''micros'' (small), and ''lithos'' (stone).
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• Primary sclerosing cholangitis
  ...erized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts which normally allow bile to drain from the gallbladder. Affected individuals may have no symptoms or ..." meaning inflammation. It refers to the hardening and inflammation of the bile ducts.
  2 KB (322 words) - 04:32, 12 February 2024
• Sclerosing cholangitis
  ...erized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts which normally allow bile to drain from the gallbladder. Affected individuals may have progressive li ...ile, and "angion," meaning vessel. Thus, it refers to the hardening of the bile vessels.
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• Primary biliary cholangitis
  ...ma·​ry bi·​li·​ary cho·​lan·​gi·​tis) is a chronic disease that causes the bile ducts in the liver to become inflamed and damaged and, ultimately, disappea ...first, "bile" meaning gall, and "cholangitis" meaning inflammation of the bile ducts.
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• Cystic
  ...ne in which the pores in the skin become blocked, leading to infection and inflammation. ...ystic Duct]]: The short duct that joins the gallbladder to the common bile duct.
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• Gallbladder disease
  The term "gallbladder" is derived from the Latin words "gallus," meaning bile, and "vesica," meaning bladder. The term "disease" comes from the Old Frenc * '''[[Cholecystitis]]''': This is an inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones blocking the tube leading ou
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• Opisthorchis
  ...is a genus of parasitic flatworms, known as liver flukes, that infect the bile ducts of certain mammals. Opisthorchis species are small, leaf-shaped flukes that inhabit the bile ducts of their hosts. They are characterized by their elongated bodies and
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