bil·ious (b l y s)adj. 1. Of, relating to, or containing bile; biliary. 2. Characterized by an excess secretion of bile. 3. Relating to, characterized by, or experiencing gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder. |
bilious
[bil′yəs]
Etymology: L, bilis, bile
1 pertaining to bile.
2 characterized or affected by disordered liver function and especially excessive secretion of bile.
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