<chemical> Epimer of chenodeoxycholic acid. It is a mammalian bile acid found first in the bear and is apparently either a precursor or a product of chenodeoxycholate. Its administration changes the composition of bile and may dissolve gallstones. It is used as a cholagogue and choleretic. ... Pharmacological action: cholagogues and cholereti...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ŭr′sō-dē-oks′ē-kōl′ik as′id Synonyms: ursodiol
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