canal of Hering

noun

Any of the intrahepatic bile ductules, part of the outflow system of exocrine bile product from the liver.

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Meanings

nouncanal of Hering (plural canals of Hering)

plural canals of Hering

  1. anatomyAny of the intrahepatic bile ductules, part of the outflow system of exocrine bile product from the liver.

Origin

Named after Ewald Hering.

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