Biliary
Biliary
Biliary (pronunciation: /ˈbɪliˌɛri/) refers to anything related to bile, the digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. The term is derived from the Latin word "bilis", which means bile.
Etymology
The term "biliary" is derived from the Latin "bilis", which means bile. Bile is a yellow-green fluid that aids in the digestion of fats. The term "biliary" is used to describe anything related to this fluid or the system that produces and transports it.
Related Terms
- Bile: A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.
- Liver: A large organ in the body that produces bile and performs many other important functions.
- Gallbladder: A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. It stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
- Biliary Tract: The system of organs and ducts (including the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts) through which bile flows.
- Bile Ducts: Tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine.
- Biliary Colic: A type of pain related to the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones.
- Biliary Atresia: A rare disease of the liver and bile ducts that occurs in infants.
- Biliary Cirrhosis: A slow progressing disease of the liver and bile ducts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biliary
- Wikipedia's article - Biliary
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