About The Medical Condition Glycodeoxycholate

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Glycodeoxycholate

Glycodeoxycholate Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Glycodeoxycholate Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glycodeoxycholate?

A bile salt formed in the liver by conjugation of deoxycholate with glycine, usually as the sodium salt. 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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