Bactericholia

/ˌbæktəriˈkoʊliə/ noun

Definition

A rare condition involving abnormal amounts of bacteria in the bile or biliary system.

Etymology

From bacterium + cholia (from Greek 'chole' meaning bile, with -ia suffix indicating medical condition). Combines Greek roots to describe a specific pathological state.

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