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单词 taurocholic acid
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Definition of taurocholic acid in English:

taurocholic acid

nounˌtɔːrə(ʊ)ˈkɒlɪkˌtôrəˈkōlik
mass nounBiochemistry

  • An acid formed by the combination of taurine with cholic acid, occurring in bile.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Glycocholic acid and unconjugated cholic acid were equally effective as taurocholic acid in suppressing cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase mRNA.
    • It involves use of taurocholic acid and its salts as enhancers for calcitonin containing pharmaceutical compositions.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek tauros 'bull' + kholē 'bile' + -ic.

 
 

Definition of taurocholic acid in US English:

taurocholic acid

nounˌtôrəˈkōlik
Biochemistry

  • An acid formed by the combination of taurine with cholic acid, occurring in bile.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Glycocholic acid and unconjugated cholic acid were equally effective as taurocholic acid in suppressing cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase mRNA.
    • It involves use of taurocholic acid and its salts as enhancers for calcitonin containing pharmaceutical compositions.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek tauros ‘bull’ + kholē ‘bile’ + -ic.

 
 
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