choledochus
[kə-ˈle-də-kəs]
adjective/noun
coledoco
1. relating to or denoting the common bile duct that carries bile from the gallbladder and liver to the small intestine
The choledochus duct was examined during the ultrasound to check for gallstones.
O ducto coledoco foi examinado durante a ultrassom para verificar se havia cálculos biliares.
2. the common bile duct itself (anatomical structure)
Obstruction of the choledochus can lead to jaundice and pancreatitis.
A obstrução do coledoco pode levar a icterícia e pancreatite.
This is a specialized medical and anatomical term used primarily by healthcare professionals, physicians, and medical students in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not part of everyday colloquial language.
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