(medicine) Jaundice caused by mechanical obstruction of the biliary passages, preventing the outflow of bile.
obstructive jaundice
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posthepatic jaundice
Extrahepatic and intra-hepatic obstruction of the biliary tract, resulting in retrograde retention of bile pigments and jaundice.
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Jaundice resulting from obstruction of the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum. Also called mechanical jaundice.
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