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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ampulla Of Vater

ampulla ductus lacrimalis
ampulla duodeni
ampulla hepatopancreatica
ampulla lactifera
ampulla membranacea
ampulla of Lorenzini
ampulla of Vater (current term)
ampulla of gallbladder
ampulla of lacrimal canaliculus
ampulla of milk duct
ampulla of rectum
ampulla of the semicircular canals
ampulla of the semicircular ducts
ampulla of uterine tube
ampulla of vater
ampulla ossea
ampulla recti
ampulla tubae uterinae
ampullaceous
ampullae
ampullae of Lorenzini
ampullar
ampullar abortion
ampullar pregnancy
ampullary
ampullary aneurysm
ampullary crest
ampullary crura of semicircular ducts
ampullary folds of uterine tube

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