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bile medical definition
noun
- A bitter, alkaline, brownish-yellow or greenish-yellow fluid that is secreted by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and discharged into the duodenum and aids in the emulsification, digestion, and absorption of fats. Also called gall1.
- Either of two bodily humors, black bile or yellow bile, in ancient and medieval physiology.
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