Choledocholithotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Choledocholithotomy is a noun meaning (medicine) The removal of the gallstone from the bile duct in a case of choledocholithiasis.
Meaning
(medicine) The removal of the gallstone from the bile duct in a case of choledocholithiasis.
Example Sentences
Two months later, he opened the duct of another patient and took out gallstones – the first choledocholithotomy.
Word Forms
- choledocholithotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cholelithotomy, choledochotomy, cholecystotomy, choledochectomy, choledochocholedochostomy, chole.
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