ampulla of Vater

(anatomy) A swelling that marks the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.

Japanese Meaning

膵管と総胆管が合流する部位に存在する、腫瘤状の膨らみ

During the endoscopic examination, the physician carefully inspected the ampulla of Vater for any signs of obstruction or inflammation.

内視鏡検査中、医師は閉塞や炎症の徴候がないか、膵管と総胆管の合流部にある膨らみを注意深く観察した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) A swelling that marks the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.

ampullas of Vater

（ plural ）

ampullae of Vater

（ plural ）