| choledochiarctia | An obsolete term for stenosis of the gall duct. Origin: choledoch-+ L. Artus (improperly arctus), narrow (05 Mar 2000) |
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| choledochitis | Inflammation of the common bile duct. Origin: choledoch-+ G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| musculus sphincter ductus choledochi | Smooth muscle sphincter of the common bile duct immediately proximal to the hepatopancreatic ampulla; it is this sphincter that controls the flow of bile in the duodenum. Synonym: musculus sphincter ductus choledochi, Boyden's sphincter, choledochal sphincter, sphincter muscle of common bile duct. (05 Mar 2000) |
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