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CA 19-9 assay

A test that measures the level of CA 19-9 in the blood. CA 19-9 is a tumor marker released into the bloodstream from both cancer cells and normal cells. Higher … [Read more...]

biliary tract

The organs and ducts that make and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat), and release it into the small intestine. The biliary tract … [Read more...]

bilirubin

Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal … [Read more...]

biliary

Having to do with the liver, bile ducts, and/or gallbladder. … [Read more...]

biliary system

The organs and ducts that make and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat), and release it into the small intestine. The biliary system … [Read more...]

bile duct cancer

Cancer that forms in a bile duct. A bile duct is a tube that carries bile (fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat) between the liver and gallbladder and … [Read more...]

bile

A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat. … [Read more...]

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the pancreatic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct, duodenal papilla, and gallbladder. An endoscope is … [Read more...]

digestive system

The organs that take in food and turn it into products that the body can use to stay healthy. Waste products the body cannot use leave the body through bowel … [Read more...]

Silybum marianum

A plant that has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems, including stomach, liver, and gallbladder disorders. The active extract of … [Read more...]