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Taurocholic


a.

Pertaining to, or designating, a conjugate acid (called taurocholic acid ) composed of taurine and cholic acid, present abundantly in human bile and in that of carnivora. It is exceedingly deliquescent, and hence appears generally as a thick, gummy mass, easily soluble in water and alcohol. It has a bitter taste.


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