CHOLEIC ACID
\kˈə͡ʊlɪk ˈasɪd], \kˈəʊlɪk ˈasɪd], \k_ˈəʊ_l_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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A bile acid formed by bacterial action from cholate. It is usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. Deoxycholic acid acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, is reabsorbed itself, and is used as a choleretic and detergent.
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