Phenomena and Processes

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Gall Bladder Emptying
  • Emptying, Gall Bladder
  • Emptying, Gallbladder

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

92

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Previous Indexing

  • Gallbladder (1975-1991)

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Tree Number

  1. G10.261.345

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gallbladder Emptying. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016473. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016473
  2. Gallbladder Emptying. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71149408