cholic acid
noun
Meaning
- a steroidal bile acid, C₂₄H₄₀O₅, derived from cholesterol
- Synonym of bile acid.
Etymology / origin
Mid 19th century, from Greek kholikos, from Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ, “bile”).
- χολή(Ancient Greek)→
- cholic acid (English)
- Relations: uder
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