Gallbladder Emptying

A process whereby bile is delivered from the gallbladder into the duodenum. The emptying is caused by both contraction of the gallbladder and relaxation of the sphincter mechanism at the choledochal terminus.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): G10.261.345

MeSH Unique ID: D016473

Entry Terms:

• Emptying, Gallbladder
• Gall Bladder Emptying
• Emptying, Gall Bladder

Previous Indexing:

• Gallbladder (1975-1991)

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena
Digestive System Physiological Phenomena
Gallbladder Emptying