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Mirizzi's syndrome

Mirizzi's syndrome noun: a rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gall bladder, causing compression of the common hepatic duct, resulting in obstruction and jaundice.

mirizzi's syndrome: a rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gall...
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Noun

Mirizzi's syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gall bladder, causing compression of the common hepatic duct, resulting in obstruction and jaundice.

Questions about Mirizzi's syndrome

What does Mirizzi's syndrome mean?
Mirizzi's syndrome means a rare complication in which a gallstone becomes impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gall bladder, causing compression of the common hepatic duct, resulting in obstruction and jaundice.
What part of speech is Mirizzi's syndrome?
Mirizzi's syndrome is a noun.

Words near Mirizzi's syndrome in the dictionary

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