GALLODESOXYCHOLIC ACID
\ɡˌalə͡ʊdsˌɒksɪkˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \ɡˌaləʊdsˌɒksɪkˈɒlɪk ˈasɪd], \ɡ_ˌa_l_əʊ_d_s_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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A bile acid, usually conjugated with either glycine or taurine. It acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption and is reabsorbed by the small intestine. It is used as cholagogue, a choleretic laxative, and to prevent or dissolve gallstones.
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