Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Marked by the absence of bile; free from bile.

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  • adjective pathology Lacking bile (or bile pigments)

Etymologies

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From a- +‎ cholic

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Examples

  • However, if your common bile duct is obstructed then your stool may lose color or become what is called "acholic".

    Science Question from a Toddler: Why is poop brown? Boing Boing 2009

  • However, if your common bile duct is obstructed then your stool may lose color or become what is called "acholic".

    Boing Boing 2009

  • However, if your common bile duct is obstructed then your stool may lose color or become what is called "acholic".

    Boing Boing 2009

  • My acholic problem is interferring with our sex life.

    miss-k2 Diary Entry miss-k2 2006

  • I can relate allot to this album being a recovering acholic Life wasted and mostly Inside job hits home for me.

    Pearl Jam Releases Ten Club 2010

  • I was married to an acholic and did not see it for years ...

    Lead Stories from AOL 2010

  • And whether drugs, acholic beverages or whatever plays a part, the idea was still there before they went to the party.

    Chronicle-Telegram 2009

  • And whether drugs, acholic beverages or whatever plays a part, the idea was still there before they went to the party.

    Chronicle-Telegram 2009

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