Bilifaction

/ˌbaɪ.lɪˈfæk.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of producing or secreting bile; the formation of bile in the liver.

Etymology

From Latin 'bili-' (bile) plus 'factio' (making), combining into a technical medical term meaning 'bile-making.' This scholarly term appears primarily in medical literature.

Kelly Says

While this is a real medical term, it's so rare that even doctors usually just say 'bile production'—it's the kind of word that shows up in historical medical texts.

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