The salt forms of bile acids; e.g., taurocholate, glycocholate. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
conjugates of glycine or taurine with bile acids, formed in the liver and secreted in the bile. They are powerful detergents that break down fat globules, enabling them to be digested.
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the salt forms of bile acids; taurocholate, glycocholate.