choledocholithiasis

Questions

What does choledocholithiasis mean?

The presence of gallstones in the common bile duct, where they can block bile flow from the liver and gallbladder into the small intestine.

Where does choledocholithiasis come from?

From choledocho- + lithiasis.

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