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Common Bile Duct Stone
Definition 1
The presence of one or more stones in the common bile duct. They are composed either of cholesterol or, less commonly, calcium salts and bilirubin. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Gallstones that are present in the common bile duct, but are usually formed in the gallbladder. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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