Clinical Diagnosis · Digestive System · Hard
Choledocholithiasis
Meaning: The presence of gallstones within the common bile duct, which can block bile flow.
In practice: ERCP was arranged to remove the stones causing his choledocholithiasis.
Word parts
- chole- means bile
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