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Bile duct
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A tube through which bile passes in and out of the liver. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Any of the ducts conveying bile between the liver and the intestine, including hepatic, cystic, and common bile duct. (NCI Thesaurus)
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