About The Medical Condition Taurocholic Acid

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Taurocholic Acid

Taurocholic Acid Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Taurocholic Acid Medical Condition

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

The product of conjugation of cholic acid with taurine. Its sodium salt is the chief ingredient of the bile of carnivorous animals. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption and is itself absorbed. It is used as a cholagogue and cholerectic.

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