English word glycochenodeoxycholic acid comes from English glyco- (Glycogen. Sugars.), English chenodeoxycholic acid
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| glyco- | English (eng) | Glycogen. Sugars. |
| chenodeoxycholic acid | English (eng) | A bile acid that is synthesized in the liver from cholesterol. |
| glycochenodeoxycholic acid | English (eng) | A bile acid formed from chenodeoxycholic acid and glycine. Its sodium salt acts as a detergent to solubilize fats for absorption. |