Mirizzi's syndrome

noun

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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Meanings

nounMirizzi's syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA 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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Mirizzi's syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Mirizzi's%20syndrome

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