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Definition of Ampulla of Vater
1. Noun. (anatomy) A swelling that marks the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct ¹
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Medical Definition of Ampulla of Vater
1. A dilatation of the ducts (tubes) from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine (duodenum). (27 Sep 1997)