acholia
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acholia
Lack or absence of bile secretion.
- acholic feces — gray, putty-colored feces resulting from an absence of oxidized bile pigments in the intestinal tract; usually indicative of complete bile duct obstruction, but pale color can also be caused by dietary factors or reduced bacterial activity in the intestine, e.g. decreased transit time, or by antibacterial therapy.
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