Biliation

/bɪliˈeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of producing, secreting, or converting substances into bile; the formation of bile.

Etymology

From 'bile' (Latin 'bilis') plus the suffix '-ation' (from Latin, meaning 'the act or process of'). This creates a noun describing the physiological process of bile production.

Kelly Says

Your liver performs biliation constantly throughout the day, producing about a liter of bile daily—it's one of those processes your body does automatically that you never think about unless something goes wrong!

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