taurocholic acid

English

Noun

taurocholic acid (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A bile acid involved in the emulsification of fats; a conjugate of cholic acid with taurine

Synonyms

• cholaic acid
• cholyltaurine
• acidum cholatauricum
• 2-{[(3α,5β,7α,12α)-3,7,12-trihydroxy-24-oxocholan-24-yl]amino}ethanesulfonic acid

Related terms

• taurodeoxycholic acid