Choledochitis

/ˌkoʊlədɑˈkaɪtɪs/ noun

Inflammation of the common bile duct, usually caused by infection or a blockage from gallstones.

From choledoch + Greek '-itis' (inflammation). This term describes the medical condition rather than the structure itself, following standard medical naming conventions.

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