Cholangitis
Also called Bile duct infection
GastroenterologySurgeryInfectious DiseaseImportant
Bacterial infection of the bile ducts from biliary obstruction, classically presenting with fever, jaundice, and right upper quadrant pain.
Korean
담관염
담즙 정체와 세균 감염으로 발생하는 담도의 세균성 감염; 발열·황달·복통의 Charcot 삼징이 특징.
French
Cholangite
Infection bactérienne des voies biliaires due à une obstruction ; se manifeste classiquement par la triade de Charcot : fièvre, ictère et douleur en hypochondre droit.
Word parts
cholang/oRoot(Greek) Bile duct-itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation