The acholia is the lack or absence of bile secretion. Acholia is an uncommon trouble of the biliary function in the liver; bile flow dissipates. == Etymology == Ancient Greek: a + chole (without bile). == Etiology == A condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed. The acolia is a sign ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acholia
A·cho'li·a noun [ New Latin , from Greek ...; 'a priv. + ... bile.] (Medicine) Deficiency or want of bile. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/19