bile


Definition: Meaning of, bile in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bʌɪl /

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  1. a bitter green-brown liquid formed in the LIVER, which helps you to DIGEST fats
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  2. literary anger and hatred
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bile used in phrases

  • bile acid (noun)
    1. any of the steroid acids generated in the liver and stored with bile
  • bile duct (noun)
    1. a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
  • bile salt (noun)
    1. a salt of bile acid and a base; functions as an emulsifier of lipids and fatty acids
  • black bile (noun)
    1. a humour that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy
  • common bile duct (noun)
    1. a duct formed by the hepatic and cystic ducts; opens into the duodenum
  • yellow bile (noun)
    1. a humour that was once believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irritability and anger
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