Cancer that occurs in both paired organs, such as both breasts or both ovaries. … [Read more...]
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bilateral nephrectomy
Surgery to remove both kidneys. … [Read more...]
bilateral prophylactic mastectomy
Surgery to remove both breasts in order to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. … [Read more...]
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Surgery to remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes. … [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...]
bile duct
A tube through which bile passes in and out of the liver. … [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...]
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...]
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...]