Biliary

/ˈbɪliˌɛri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the bile, the bile ducts, or the organs that produce and store bile (like the gallbladder and liver).

Etymology

From Latin 'bilis' (bile) plus '-ary' (a suffix meaning 'relating to'). This medical term directly describes the anatomy and physiology of the bile system.

Kelly Says

Your biliary system is constantly producing bile to help you digest fats—you have a gallbladder that stores it and ducts that deliver it to your intestines, and when something goes wrong (like gallstones), doctors call it a 'biliary problem'!

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