Inflammation of the tissues around the bile ducts. ... Synonym: periangiocholitis. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Chole, bile, + angeion, vessel, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(per″e-ko″lan-ji´tis) inflammation of tissues surrounding the bile ducts; called also periangiocholitis.
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-kō′lan-jī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the tissues around the bile ducts. Synonyms: periangiocholitis