English word deoxycholic comes from English cholic, English deoxy-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cholic | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to cholic acid or its derivatives. Of or pertaining to bile. |
| deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
| deoxycholic | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Of or pertaining to deoxycholic acid or its derivatives. |