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gallbladderMuscular membranous sac under the liver that stores and concentrates bile. Pear-shaped and expandable, it holds about 1.7 fluid oz (50 ml). Its inner surface absorbs water and inorganic salts from bile, which becomes 5–18 times more concentrated than when it leaves the liver. The gallbladder contracts to discharge bile through the bile duct into the duodenum. Disorders include gallstones and inflammation (cholecystitis). Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) has no serious side effects. |
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Less than a week after undergoing gallbladder surgery, the ambassador welcomed guests and discussed the importance of interfaith dialogue, telling the assembled visitors that Tunisia is a Muslim country that works hard to build bridges with other faiths and promote tolerance. The Gallbladder, Liver, and Stomach meridians are three important "foot" meridians used in the treatment of headaches: the Gallbladder meridian goes to the side of the head, the Liver meridian to the top, and the Stomach to the face and front. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. |
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