Phrase Hound found 16 phrases and 17 compound words that contain bile. The most common are listed below. Open bile in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 16
- bile ductAny of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.
- black bileOne of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the kidneys and spleen and to cause melancholy and sadness when present in excess.
- yellow bileOne of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irascibility, anger, and bad temper when present in excess.
- bile acidany of the steroid acids produced by the liver, such as cholic acid, that occur in bile as sodium salts and serve to neutralize the contents of the stomach as they enter the duodenum and to aid the emulsification and absorption of fats
- bile saltThe sodium salt of a bile acid; produced by the bile to neutralize the products leaving the stomach and to emulsify fatty material in it.
- common bile ductThe bile duct downstream of the confluence of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct, which discharges bile into the duodenum.
- bile acidsplural of bile acid: any of the steroid acids produced by the liver, such as cholic acid, that occur in bile as sodium salts and serve to neutralize the contents of the stomach as they enter the duodenum and to aid the emulsification and …
- bile pigmentAny of several bilins derived from porphyrin that are found in bile; principally bilirubin and biliverdin.
- bile saltsplural of bile salt: The sodium salt of a bile acid; produced by the bile to neutralize the products leaving the stomach and to emulsify fatty material in it.
- bile soapA mixture of bile from slaughtered animals and soap; once used to remove heavy stains from textiles.
- bile pigmentsplural of bile pigment: Any of several bilins derived from porphyrin that are found in bile; principally bilirubin and biliverdin.
- bile ductsplural of bile duct: Any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.
- vanishing bile duct syndromeA loose collection of diseases leading to hepatic bile duct injury and eventual ductopenia.
- bile soapsplural of bile soap: A mixture of bile from slaughtered animals and soap; once used to remove heavy stains from textiles.
- common bile ductsplural of common bile duct: The bile duct downstream of the confluence of the common hepatic duct and the cystic duct, which discharges bile into the duodenum.
- violet red bile agarA mixture of agar with peptone, yeast extract, bile salts and crystal violet; it is used for enumerating coliform bacteria in dairy products
Compound words 17
- bilestoneA gallstone, or biliary calculus.
- BilicA surname from Serbo-Croatian.
- bilomaAn extrabiliary collection of bile (within the abdomen)
- bilefulPoisonous, jaundiced, spiteful, choleric, angry.
- biligenesisproduction of bile
- biliuriaThe presence of bile acids or bile salts in the urine.
- bilevelHaving two levels.
- stabileabstract sculpture or structure of wire, sheet metal, etc.
- papabileBeing among those likely to be elected pope.
- MirabileA surname from Italian.