English Explanatory Dictionary

Mirizzi's syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

Mirizzi's syndrome
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