Definition of Chenodeoxycholic acid

1. Noun. A bile acid that is synthesized in the liver from cholesterol. ¹

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Medical Definition of Chenodeoxycholic acid

1. A bile acid, usually conjugated with either glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilise fats for intestinal absorption and is reabsorbed by the small intestine. It is used as cholagogue, a choleretic laxative, and to prevent or dissolve gallstones. Pharmacological action: cathartic, cholagogues and choleretics, gastrointestinal agents. Chemical name: Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7-dihydroxy-, (3alpha,5beta,7alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chenodeoxycholic Acid

chenet
chenets
chenevixite
chenfish
chengdeite
chengyu
chenier
chenille
chenilles
chenite
chenix
chenixes
chenna
chenodeoxycholate
chenodeoxycholates
chenodeoxycholic acid (current term)
chenodeoxycholoyltaurine hydrolase
chenodeoxycholyltaurine hydrolase
chenodesoxycholic acid
chenodiol
chenopod
chenopodiaceae
chenopodium
chenopods
cheongsam
cheongsams
cheoplastic metal
cheoplasty
cheque
cheque book

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