choleresis

noun

cho·​le·​re·​sis ˌkō-lə-ˈrē-səs, ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce choleresis (audio)
plural cholereses -ˌsēz How to pronounce choleresis (audio)
: the flow of bile from the liver especially when increased above a previous or normal level compare cholagogue, cholepoiesis, hydrocholeresis

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“Choleresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/choleresis. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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