| sodium dehydrocholate | A cholagogue; also used to determine circulation time. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dehydrocholate | A salt or ester of dehydrocholic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dehydrocholate test | A method of determining the speed of the blood circulation; a solution of sodium dehydrocholate is injected intravenously, and the time that elapses before a bitter taste is noted in the mouth is recorded; the average of this time is normally about 13 seconds. (05 Mar 2000) |