Mirizzi's syndrome

English

Noun

Mirizzi's syndrome (uncountable)

  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.
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