Biliary System: Definition, Function & Disorders

Biliary is an adjective that refers to or is related to the bile ducts, gallbladder, or bile. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps digest fats. The biliary system consists of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. Biliary disorders are medical conditions that affect the biliary system, such as gallstones, cholangitis, and biliary atresia.