Medical Dictionary
bile
noun \ˈbī(ə)l\
Medical Definition of BILE
1
: a yellow or greenish viscid alkaline fluid secreted by the liver and passed into the duodenum where it aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats—called also fel
2
: either of two humors associated in old physiology with irascibility and melancholy
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up bile? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).