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Biliary system


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Biliary tract; Bile tract


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The biliary system creates, transports, stores, and releases bile into the duodenum to help in digestion.

The biliary system includes the gallbladder, bile ducts inside the liver, and bile ducts outside the liver.



Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.




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