Acholia
| Acholia | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology  |
The acholia is the lack or absence of bile secretion.[1] Acholia is an uncommon trouble of the biliary function in the liver; bile flow dissipates.[2]
Etymology
Ancient Greek: a + chole (without bile).
Cause
A condition in which little or no bile is secreted or the flow of bile into the digestive tract is obstructed. The acolia is a sign of many diseases, such as hepatitis. Acholia results of a fading of feces.[2]