Acholia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Acholia is a noun meaning (medicine, pathology) Deficiency or absence of bile.
Meaning
(medicine, pathology) Deficiency or absence of bile.
Example Sentences
The intensely bilious color of the liver shows that the discoloration of the contents of the intestines is not due to arrested production of bile, that is to acholia.
A 1-month 3-week-old infant with a history of neonatal jaundice, cholestasis, and acholia is admitted to our hospital to rule out biliary atresia and further treatment.
This then illustrates acholia in the literal sense of the word, and explains the absence of icterus in spite of the complete obliteration of the ductus communis choledochus.
Synonyms for acholia
Depending on context, synonyms include hypocholia.
Antonyms for acholia
Common opposites include cholaemia, cholemia, icterus, jaundice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypocholia, acholuria, achylia, polycholia, hypochylia, anadenia.
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