Biliary

usgb/ˈbɪlieri/
adjective

Referring to bile or the bile ducts.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with a biliary disease.
Visual representation of "biliary" - Referring to bile or the bile ducts.

Often appears as...

  • biliary tract
  • biliary system

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Medical Context

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

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Biliary obstructions can lead to severe liver problems.
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Technical Term

This is a technical term, not typically used in everyday conversations.

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The surgeon performed a biliary bypass.
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Disease Specific

When someone has a 'biliary disease', it means their bile ducts are not working properly.

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Biliary diseases often require surgery.
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