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What is

common hepatic duct

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən həˈpætɪk dəkt/

common hepatic duct

Definition

A tube that carries bile from the liver. The common hepatic duct starts where the right and left hepatic ducts join outside the liver and ends where a duct from the gallbladder joins it to form the common bile duct. It is part of the biliary system.