Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acholia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: acho-lia
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Deficiency or absence of bile.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The intensely bilious color of the liver shows that the discoloration of the contents of the intestines is not due to arrested production of bile, that is to acholia."
"This then illustrates acholia in the literal sense of the word, and explains the absence of icterus in spite of the complete obliteration of the ductus communis choledochus."
"A 1-month 3-week-old infant with a history of neonatal jaundice, cholestasis, and acholia is admitted to our hospital to rule out biliary atresia and further treatment."

Etymology

From New Latin acholia, from Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-, “not”) + χολή (kholḗ, “bile”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: acholia, ἀ-

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

acholic cholestasis choluria

Synonyms

hypocholia cholestasis

Antonyms

cholaemia cholemia hypercholia icterus jaundice

Questions

What does acholia mean?: Deficiency or absence of bile.
Where does acholia come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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