noun a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.
Bile ducts are the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine.
Bile is involved in the emulsification of fats, breaking them down into smaller droplets for easier digestion.
Bile plays a crucial role in the process of digestion and nutrient absorption in the body.
Bile salts are compounds in bile that aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.
In literature, the term 'bile' is often used metaphorically to describe someone's anger or bitterness towards a situation or person.
Psychologists may use the term 'bile' in a clinical context to refer to a person's feelings of resentment or hostility.