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Gallbladder

By Sharon Gillson, About.com

Updated February 10, 2006

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Definition: This is the organ that stores the bile made in the liver. It is connected to the liver by bile ducts. The gallbladder can store about 1 cup of bile. Eating signals the gallbladder to empty the bile through the bile ducts to help digest fats.
Pronunciation: GAWL-blah-dur
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