cholepoietic

/ˌkɒliːpɔɪˈɛtɪk/ or /kɒlɪˈpoʊɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or relating to bile; cholagogic.

“The cholepoietic cells in the liver play a crucial role in the production of bile.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that stimulates the production of bile.

“The doctor prescribed a cholepoietic agent to help with digestion.”

Synonyms

  • bile-stimulating
  • cholagogic

Antonyms

  • anti-bile
  • cholostatic