(ŭr'sō-dī'ōl), A bile acid used to facilitate the dissolution of gallstones in patients; a potential alternative to cholecystectomy. Synonym(s): ursodeoxycholic acid
ursodeoxycholic acid
A drug that helps to dissolve cholesterol gallstones.
ur·so·di·ol
(ŭr'sō-dī'ōl) A bile acid used to facilitate the dissolution of gallstones in patients; a potential alternative to cholecystectomy. Synonym(s): ursodeoxycholic acid.