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.
Choledochitis can become life-threatening quickly because bacteria trapped in the bile duct can spread infection into the bloodstream—doctors treat it urgently with antibiotics and sometimes emergency drainage.
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