Biliary
adjective
Referring to bile or the bile ducts.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a biliary disease.

Often appears as...
- biliary tract
- biliary system
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Referring to bile or the bile ducts.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with a biliary disease.

Often appears as...
- biliary tract
- biliary system
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1

Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or healthcare settings to describe conditions related to bile ducts.

Biliary obstructions can lead to severe liver problems.
Technical Term
This is a technical term, not typically used in everyday conversations.

The surgeon performed a biliary bypass.
Disease Specific
When someone has a 'biliary disease', it means their bile ducts are not working properly.

Biliary diseases often require surgery.
Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or healthcare settings to describe conditions related to bile ducts.

Biliary obstructions can lead to severe liver problems.
Technical Term
This is a technical term, not typically used in everyday conversations.

The surgeon performed a biliary bypass.
Disease Specific
When someone has a 'biliary disease', it means their bile ducts are not working properly.

Biliary diseases often require surgery.
Medical Context
Used mainly in medical or healthcare settings to describe conditions related to bile ducts.

Biliary obstructions can lead to severe liver problems.
Technical Term
This is a technical term, not typically used in everyday conversations.

The surgeon performed a biliary bypass.
Disease Specific
When someone has a 'biliary disease', it means their bile ducts are not working properly.

Biliary diseases often require surgery.
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