About The Medical Condition Glycochenodeoxycholate

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Glycochenodeoxycholate

Glycochenodeoxycholate Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Glycochenodeoxycholate Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glycochenodeoxycholate?

A bile salt formed in the liver from chenodeoxycholate and glycine, usually as the sodium salt. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is a cholagogue and choleretic.

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