English Explanatory Dictionary

cholic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a steroidal bile acid, C₂₄H₄₀O₅, derived from cholesterol
  2. Synonym of bile acid.

Word forms

cholic acid cholic acids

Etymology

Mid 19th century, from Greek kholikos, from Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ, “bile”).

Synonyms

bile acid

Derived words

glycocholic acid

Translations

Finnish: koolihappo Russian: хо́левая кислота́ Swedish: cholsyra
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