About The Medical Condition Sodium Chenodeoxycholate

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Sodium Chenodeoxycholate

Sodium Chenodeoxycholate Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Sodium Chenodeoxycholate Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Sodium Chenodeoxycholate?

A bile acid, usually conjugated with either glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption and is reabsorbed by the small intestine. It is used as cholagogue, a choleretic laxative, and to prevent or dissolve gallstones.

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