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taurochenodeoxycholic acid

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taurochenodeoxycholic acid (uncountable)

  1. A bile acid formed in the liver by conjugation of chenodeoxycholate with taurine, usually as the sodium salt. It acts as detergent to solubilize fats in the small intestine.

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