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Bile

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Updated September 11, 2008

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Definition: Bile is a yellowish green digestive juice that is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile then can be released into the a bile duct, where it then goes to the small intestine. It helps the body digest fat.
Pronunciation: bīl
Also Known As: Gall

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