Enterobiliary

/ˌɛntərəˈbɪliəri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to connections or communications between the intestines and the bile ducts or biliary system.

Etymology

From 'entero-' (intestine) + 'biliary' (relating to bile). 'Biliary' comes from Latin 'bilis' (bile), the digestive fluid produced by the liver.

Kelly Says

The enterobiliary system is a two-way street—bile flows from liver to intestines to help digest fat, then special bacteria return bile acids back to the liver, a recycling process so efficient it cycles 6-8 times daily.

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