bile duct

Noun
  1. A duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts;
    Opens into the duodenum (synset 105394188)
    is a type of: canal, channel, duct, epithelial duct - a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance
    has: musculus sphincter ductus choledochi - the smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct
    is a part of: liver - large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
    same as: common bile duct

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