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bile



Pronunciation: (bīl), [key]
—n.
1. Physiol.a bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid, secreted by the liver, that aids in absorption and digestion, esp. of fats.
2. ill temper; peevishness.
3. Old Physiol.either of two humors associated with anger and gloominess. Cf. black bile, yellow bile.

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Bildungsromanbile acid
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