acholia

acholia /acho·lia/ (a-ko´le-ah) lack or absence of bile secretion.acho´lic

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a·cho·li·a (-kl-)

n.

Suppression or absence of secretion of bile.

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a·cholic (-klk) adj.

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acholia

lack or absence of bile secretion.

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acholic feces

gray, putty-colored feces resulting from an absence of oxidized bile pigments in the intestinal tract; usually indicative of complete bile duct obstruction, but pale color can also be caused by dietary factors or reduced bacterial activity in the intestine, e.g. decreased transit time, or by antibacterial therapy.