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dehydrocholic acid
n. (context organic compound English) A synthetic bile acid, manufactured by the oxidation of cholic acid, that acts as a hydrocholeretic.
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Dehydrocholic acid
Dehydrocholic acid is a synthetic bile acid, manufactured by the oxidation of cholic acid. It acts as a hydrocholeretic, increasing bile output to clear increased bile acid load.