taurocholic

[ tawr-uh-koh-lik, -kol-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from taurocholic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of taurocholic¹

1855–60; tauro- + cholic (acid) ( def )

Example Sentences

Taurocholic acid is found only in small quantities in ox-gall and has no important effect on the colors.

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