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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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