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| Definition: |
A thick digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Facilitates digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids which can be absorbed by the digestive tract.
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Review Date: 10/4/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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