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Cholinic

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Chol′ic

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Cho-lin′ic

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Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] bile.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
Pertaining to, or obtained from, the bile.
Cholic acid
(Chem.)
,
a complex organic acid found as a natural constituent of taurocholic and glycocholic acids in the bile, and extracted as a resinous substance, convertible under the influence of ether into white crystals.

Definition 2024


cholinic

cholinic

English

Adjective

cholinic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to, or obtained from, bile; cholic.