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biliary

UK /ˈbɪliəri/US /ˈbɪliˌeri/

词源

源自拉丁语 'bilis'(意为胆汁)加上形容词后缀 '-ary',17世纪进入英语医学词汇。

adjective

❶ 与胆汁或胆道系统相关的,用于描述肝脏分泌的胆汁或输送胆汁的管道等解剖结构。

“The patient was diagnosed with biliary obstruction.”

(患者被诊断为胆道梗阻。)

“Biliary colic is often caused by gallstones.”

(胆绞痛通常由胆结石引起。)

同义词:bile-related, choledochal, gallbladder-related

常见短语

biliary tract — 指输送胆汁的管道系统,包括肝内胆管、肝外胆管和胆囊等结构。

“Inflammation of the biliary tract can cause severe pain.”

(胆道炎症可能导致剧烈疼痛。)

biliary system — 人体内负责胆汁生成、储存和输送的整套器官与管道结构。

“The biliary system plays a crucial role in digestion.”

(胆道系统在消化过程中起着关键作用。)