taurocholic acid

English

Noun

taurocholic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A bile acid involved in the emulsification of fats; a conjugate of cholic acid with taurine

Synonyms

  • cholaic acid
  • cholyltaurine
  • acidum cholatauricum
  • 2-{[(3α,5β,7α,12α)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]amino}ethanesulfonic acid
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