bile
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A greenish-yellow fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps digest fats.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ is released into the small intestine whenever a fatty meal arrives from the stomach."
Answer: bile
In your own words, what does "bile" mean?
A greenish-yellow fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder that helps digest fats.
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