Bile

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Fluid composed of waste products, bile acids, salts, cholesterol, and electrolytes. It is secreted by the liver parenchyma and stored in the gallbladder. (NCI Thesaurus)

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