A drug that is used to dissolve gallstones in people who can
(ur″so-di´ol) the secondary bile acid ursodeoxycholic acid used as an anticholelithic to dissolve radiolucent, noncalcified gallstones.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ŭr′sō-dī′ōl Definitions: 1. A bile acid used to facilitate the dissolution of gallstones in patients; a potential alternative to cholecystectomy. Synonyms: ursodeoxycholic acid