taurocholic -Medicine Word explain taurocholic

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taurocholic
<physiology> Pertaining to, or designating, a conjugate acid (called taurocholic acid) composed of taurine and cholic acid, present abundantly in human bile and in that of carnivora. It is exceedingly deliquescent, and hence appears generally as a thick, gummy mass, easily soluble in water and alcohol. It has a bitter taste.

Origin: Taurine + cholic.

Source: Websters Dictionary


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