taurocholic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tau`ro*chol"ic adjective
Etymology
Taurine + cholic.
Definitions
  1. (Physiol. Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a conjugate acid (called taurocholic acid) composed of taurine and cholic acid, present abundantly in human bile and in that of carnivora. It is exceedingly deliquescent, and hence appears generally as a thick, gummy mass, easily soluble in water and alcohol. It has a bitter taste.

Webster 1913