One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irascibility, anger, and bad temper when present in excess.

One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the kidneys and spleen and to cause melancholy and sadness when present in excess.

The sodium salt of a bile acid; produced by the bile to neutralize the products leaving the stomach and to emulsify fatty material in it.

(anatomy) Any of a number of long tube-like structures that carry bile.

(anatomy) plural of bile duct

(biochemistry) Any of several bilins derived from porphyrin that are found in bile; principally bilirubin and biliverdin.

A mixture of bile from slaughtered animals and soap; once used to remove heavy stains from textiles.

plural of bile acid

plural of bile salt

plural of bile pigment