choleriform

/kəˈlɪərɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

having the form or characteristics of bile or a bile-like fluid, or of the temperament associated with an excess of bile.

“The choleriform appearance of the patient’s skin suggested a possible case of jaundice.”

2. noun

A person with a choleric temperament or an excess of bile.

“The doctor examined the choleriform patient and ordered several tests to determine the cause of the condition.”

Synonyms

  • bile-like
  • choleric

Antonyms

  • phlegmatic