taurocholic acid
/ˌtɔːrə(ʊ)ˈkɒlɪk
/noun [mass noun] Biochemistry
An acid formed by the combination of taurine with cholic acid, occurring in bile.It involves use of taurocholic acid and its salts as enhancers for calcitonin containing pharmaceutical compositions....
- Glycocholic acid and unconjugated cholic acid were equally effective as taurocholic acid in suppressing cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase mRNA.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek tauros 'bull' + kholē 'bile' + -ic.