Bile (Noun)
Meaning
A digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The liver continuously produces bile, a greenish-yellow liquid that is essential for the digestion of fats.
- Bile helps to emulsify the fats ingested with meals, making it easier for enzymes to break them down.
- Damage to the bile ducts can cause bile salts to build up in the liver, leading to a range of health problems.
- After food enters the small intestine, bile from the gallbladder is released to facilitate fat digestion.
- An imbalance of bile acids in the gut can affect the overall absorption of dietary fats and nutrients.