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gallbladder and bile duct diseases  

Definition

  • The production of bile is important for digestion and aids in the absorption of dietary fat. Bile is a heterogeneous mixture formed in the liver as an isotonic fluid and secreted into the bile duct. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-B6JFXHMZ-W

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