acholia /acho·lia/ (a-ko´le-ah) lack or absence of bile secretion.acho´lic
acholia
a·cho·li·a ( -k  l - )n. Suppression or absence of secretion of bile. a·chol ic (-k l k) adj. |
acholia
[akō′lē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, a + chole, without bile
1 the absence of or a decrease in bile secretions.
2 any condition that suppresses the flow of bile into the small intestine. acholic, adj.
acholia
lack or absence of bile secretion.
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.
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