common bile duct
[ˈkɒmən baɪl dʌkt]
nounpl: common bile ducts
ducto biliar comum
1. The main duct formed by the union of the hepatic and cystic ducts, which carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine
The common bile duct can become blocked by gallstones, causing jaundice.
O ducto biliar comum pode ficar obstruído por cálculos biliares, causando icterícia.
2. In anatomy, the tube that transports bile to aid in digestion
The surgeon performed an endoscopic procedure to clear the common bile duct.
O cirurgião realizou um procedimento endoscópico para limpar o ducto biliar comum.
This is a technical medical term used identically in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese medical contexts. The term 'colédoco' is also recognized in Portuguese medical literature as an alternative name. In clinical settings in both countries, healthcare professionals use these terms interchangeably when discussing biliary system conditions and procedures.
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