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deoxycholic acid |
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deoxycholic acid /de·oxy·chol·ic ac·id/ (de-ok″se-ko´lik) a secondary bile acid formed from cholic acid in the intestine; it is a choleretic.
deoxycholic acid one of the bile acids, capable of forming soluble, diffusible complexes with fatty acids, and thereby allowing for their absorption in the small intestine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The bile acids are crucial for digesting fat, but high levels of some bile acids - particularly one type called deoxycholic acid - have been linked toan increased risk of colon cancer. |
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