choledochoenterostomy |
Establishment of a communication, other than the natural one, between the common bile duct and any part of the intestine. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Enteron, intestine, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
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choledochography |
Radiographic examination of the bile duct after the administration of a radiopaque substance. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Grapho, to write (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochojejunostomy |
Anastomosis between the common bile duct and the jejunum. Origin: choledocho-+ jejuno-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholith |
Stone in the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithiasis |
<gastroenterology, surgery> This term describes the presence of gallstones within the biliary tract (common bile duct). Approximately 15% of individuals with gallstones will develop stones within the common bile duct. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. More severe cases may include fever, chills and jaundice. Bile duct blockage can be life-threatening and also cause biliary cirrhosis as a complication. See: biliary tract. (27 Sep 1997) |
choledocholithotomy |
Incision of the common bile duct for the extraction of an impacted gallstone. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithotripsy |
Crushing or fragmentation of a gallstone in the common bile duct by manipulation without opening of the duct. Synonym: choledocholithotrity. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tripsis, rubbing (05 Mar 2000) |
choledocholithotrity |
Crushing or fragmentation of a gallstone in the common bile duct by manipulation without opening of the duct. Synonym: choledocholithotrity. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Lithos, stone, + tripsis, rubbing (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochoplasty |
Plastic surgery of the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochorrhaphy |
Suturing together the divided ends of the common bile duct. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Rhaphe, suture (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochostomy |
Surgical formation of an opening (stoma) into the common bile duct for drainage or for direct communication with a site in the small intestine, primarily the duodenum or jejunum. (12 Dec 1998) |
choledochotomy |
Incision into the common bile duct. Synonym: choledochendysis. Origin: choledocho-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochous |
Containing or conveying bile. (05 Mar 2000) |
choledochus |
Synonym: common bile duct. Origin: see choledoch (05 Mar 2000) |
choleglobin |
<protein> A protein which is formed from the breakdown of haemoglobin (a protein that carries oxygen in the blood) and is a precursor to the bile pigment biliverdin. (09 Oct 1997) |
Synonyms : 5 alpha-Cholestan-3 alpha-ol, 5 alpha-Cholestan-3 beta-ol, 5 beta-Cholestan-3 alpha-ol, 5 beta-Cholestan-3 beta-ol, Cholestan-3-ol, Cholestanol, (3alpha, 5beta)-Isomer, Coprosterol, 5 alpha Cholestan 3 alpha ol, 5 alpha Cholestan 3 beta ol, Cholestan 3 ol
Synonyms : Alcohols, Bile
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Synonyms : Bile Duct Obstructions, Biliary Stases, Cholestases, Duct Obstruction, Bile, Duct Obstructions, Bile, Obstruction, Bile Duct, Obstructions, Bile Duct, Stases, Biliary, Stasis, Biliary
Synonyms : Extrahepatic Biliary Stasis
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cholangiohepatitis
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Inflammation of the gall bladder, bile ducts, and liver
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cholangitis
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Inflammation of a bile duct; see cholecystitis.
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cholesterol
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A type of lipid (fatty substance) that builds inside tissues; The body produces cholesterol, or it is obtained form eating animal products. The total cholesterol is not as important as the ratio of low-density lipoproteins, LDLs to high-density lipoproteins, HDLs. The recommended ratio is below 5 to 1. Cholesterol accumulation in the arteries due to excess saturated fats in the diet and lack of exercise leads to atherosclerosis.
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cholera sicca
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An old term for a malignant form of disease seen during epidemics of Asiatic cholera in which death occurs without diarrhea. [CancerWEB]
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cholera morbus
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A common name of non-epidemic cholera. [Thomas1875] A disease characterized by vomiting and purging, with gripings and cramps, usually caused by imprudence in diet or by gastrointestinal disturbance. Simple cholera. [Webster]
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