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A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat.

Previous Definitions:	bilateral, bilateral cancer, bilateral nephrectomy, bilateral prophylactic mastectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Next Definitions:	bile duct, bile duct cancer, biliary, biliary system, biliary tract

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