hyocholic

/haɪˈɒkɒlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of bile or the gallbladder.

“The hyocholic acid produced by the liver helps in the digestion of fats.”

2. noun

A yellow pigment, especially one derived from bile, used as a dye.

“The hyocholic dye was used in the staining of histological samples.”

Synonyms

  • bile
  • cholestatic

Antonyms

  • alkaline
  • neutral