About The Medical Condition Acid, Lithocholic

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Acid, Lithocholic

Acid, Lithocholic Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Acid, Lithocholic Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acid, Lithocholic?

A bile acid formed from chenodeoxycholate by bacterial action, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as cholagogue and choleretic.

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