cholanopoiesis

noun

chol·​ano·​poi·​e·​sis kə-ˌlan-ō-ˌpȯi-ˈē-səs, (ˌ)kō- How to pronounce cholanopoiesis (audio)
plural cholanopoieses -ˌsēz How to pronounce cholanopoiesis (audio)
: synthesis of cholic acid, its derivatives, or bile by the liver

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“Cholanopoiesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cholanopoiesis. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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