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Relating to the bile or the organs in which the bile is contained or transported. Having to do with the liver, bile ducts, and/or gallbladder. To bile or the gallbladder and its ducts. Pertaining to bile, the gallbladder, and the ducts that transport bile, collectively forming the biliary system or tract. Related to bile, the…

Fluid secreted by the liver and discharged into the duodenum where it is integral in the digestion and absorption of fats. An emulsifying agent produced in the liver and secreted into the duodenum. Its composition includes bile acids and salts, cholesterol, and electrolytes. It aids digestion of fats in the duodenum. Alkaline fluid produced by…

Is a genus of Gram-positive, non-motile, often branched anaerobic bacteria. Bifidobacteria are one of the major genera of bacteria that make up the gut flora. Bifidobacteria aid in digestion, are associated with a lower incidence of allergies and also prevent some forms of tumour growth. Some bifidobacteria are being used as probiotics.  

Butylated hydroxytoluene (phenolic compound), an antioxidant used in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum products. An antioxidant used in commercial food processing to prevent or retard fat-containing foods from becoming rancid: butylated hydroxyanisole. A food additive that serves as an antioxidant, particularly useful in preventing the autoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids.  

Enzymes produced by some bacteria that are responsible for their resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics like penicillins. An enzyme that destroys the beta lactam ring of penicillin-like antibiotics and makes them ineffective. Bacterial enzymes that render antibiotics containing beta-lactam rings, such as penicillins and cephalosporins, ineffective. Encounter an enzyme commonly referred to as lactamase, which serves…

An inherited blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin.  

Refers to the noisy release of air or gas from the stomach through the mouth. The action of allowing air in the stomach to come up through the mouth. The audible return of air from the stomach, called belching in an adult. Babies swallow a good deal of air while they are feeding, more during…

A remedy or treatment of cough. Pertaining to cough.