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Glycocholic Acid

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Glycocholic Acid Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glycocholic Acid?

A bile salt that is usually used as the sodium salt. It is the glycine conjugate of CHOLIC ACID. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic.

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