CHOLIC ACIDS
\kˈɒlɪk ˈasɪdz], \kˈɒlɪk ˈasɪdz], \k_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d_z]\
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The 3 alpha,7 alpha,12 alpha-trihydroxy-5 beta-cholanic acid family of bile acids in man, usually conjugated with glycine or taurine. They act as detergents to solubilize fats for intestinal absorption, are reabsorbed by the small intestine, and are used as cholagogues and choleretics.
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