Bile: meaning, definitions and examples

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bile

 

[ baษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body fluid

Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It aids in the digestion of fats and contains bile acids, cholesterol, bilirubin, electrolytes, and water. Bile is released into the small intestine during the digestion process to emulsify fats, making them easier for digestive enzymes to break down. It plays a crucial role in the body's fat metabolism and in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Synonyms

bile juice, gall

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained how bile helps digest food.
  • Excess bile can lead to digestive issues.
  • She had to change her diet to manage her bile production.

Translations

Translations of the word "bile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bile

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคคเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Galle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ empedu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฒั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผรณล‚ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒ†ๆฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bilis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท safra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ด์ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพluฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพlฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒ†ๆฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพolฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒšแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bilis

Etymology

The word 'bile' traces its origins back to the Old English 'bil,' which meant anger or resentment, but also referred to the fluid now known as bile. This term relates to the Latin 'bilis,' referring directly to the gall or bile produced by the liver. The connection between mood or emotion and the bodily fluid is due to ancient beliefs in humors, where bile was considered one of the principal substances tied to human temperament. Over time, the meaning of 'bile' narrowed to specifically denote the digestive fluid responsible for fat emulsification and digestion. The understanding of bile's function in the digestive system has evolved significantly, particularly with advancements in medical science during the last few centuries, leading to a greater appreciation of its importance in overall health.

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