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biliary

/ˈbɪlɪəɹi/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the bile ducts or bile.


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biliary
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'bile' and the Latin suffix '-ary'.


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  1. The human body produces about 600-1000 milliliters of bile each day.

  2. Bile is a mixture of water, bile salts, cholesterol, and various pigments and electrolytes.

  3. The liver produces bile continuously, but it is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine after meals.


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  1. gallbladder: A pear-shaped organ located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile.

  2. gallstones: Small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder or bile ducts.


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In medical literature, the term 'biliary' is frequently used in relation to gallstones, liver disease, and other disorders of the biliary system.

How to Memorize "biliary"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a system in your body that produces and transports a greenish-yellow fluid called bile. This fluid helps in the digestion of fats.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'biliary' with the bile ducts and the liver.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Biles are Important For digestion' to remember the meaning of 'biliary'.


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