Term Name: | common bile duct development |
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Synonyms: | bile duct development, CBD development, EHBD development, extrahepatic bile duct development |
Definition: | The progression of the common bile duct over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The common bile duct is formed from the joining of the common hepatic duct running from the liver, and the cystic duct running from the gallbladder. The common bile duct transports bile from the liver and gallbladder to the intestine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0061009] QuickGO AmiGO |