bile duct
Hepatic drainage tube
A bile duct is a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.
The network of bile ducts forms a drainage system, with smaller ducts joining into larger ones.
Blockages from gallstones or tumors cause jaundice and pain: The surgeon removed a stone from the common bile duct.
Liquid removal system
- emulsificationDispersing one liquid in another
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
- digestionBodily food breakdown
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- transaminaseAmino group transfer catalyst
- ALTLiver function indicator
stent placement · biopsy · imaging · contrast · cannulation · fluoroscopy
Biliary tract infection
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
- stoneSolid earth fragment
blockage · inflammation · infection · sepsis · sludge · fibrosis · malignancy
Relating to liver
- cysticRelating to sacs
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- intrahepaticWithin the liver
- ampulla of VaterDigestive duct convergence point
confluence · bifurcation · lumen · epithelium · stricture · dilation
drainage
Liquid removal system
- emulsificationDispersing one liquid in another
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
ultrasound
Inaudible high-frequency waves
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
- transaminaseAmino group transfer catalyst
ALT · stent placement · biopsy · imaging · contrast · cannulation · fluoroscopy
cholangitis
Biliary tract infection
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- jaundiceYellowing from bile pigment
stone · blockage · inflammation · infection · sepsis · sludge · fibrosis · malignancy
hepatic
Relating to liver
- cysticRelating to sacs
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- intrahepaticWithin the liver
ampulla of Vater · confluence · bifurcation · lumen · epithelium · stricture · dilation
- ductsvas deferens, oviduct, ductwork
- digestionstomach acid, swallowing, digesting, chewing, digestion
- body passagesmouth, nose, ear, nostril, anus
- Biliary Systemgallbladder, bilirubin, ampulla of Vater, gallstone, gallstones
- liver anatomyliver, left lobe, lobule, hepatocyte, sinusoid
- portal triadportal vein, connective tissue
bile ductblood vessel
Tube conveying circulation
artery · vein · capillary · ureter · pulmonary artery
duct, bile, nasolacrimal duct, bilious, ductility, ductless, bile ducts