cholic acid

English

Etymology

Mid 19th century, from Greek kholikos, from Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ, “bile”).

Noun

cholic acid (countable and uncountable, plural cholic acids)

1. (biochemistry) a steroidal bile acid, C₂₄H₄₀O₅, derived from cholesterol
2. (countable, biochemistry) Synonym of bile acid

Derived terms

• glycocholic acid

 

Translations

steroidal bile acid

• Finnish: koolihappo
• Russian: хо́левая кислота́ f (xólevaja kislotá)
• Swedish: cholsyra c