Gall
Gall
Gall (/ɡɔːl/), also known as bile, is a dark green to yellowish brown fluid, produced by the liver of most vertebrates, that aids the digestion of lipids in the small intestine. In humans, bile is produced continuously by the liver (liver bile) and stored and concentrated in the gallbladder.
Etymology
The word "gall" comes from the Old English gealla, which is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic gallō, meaning "bile" or "poison". The term was later adopted into Middle English as galle.
Related Terms
- Bile duct: The ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine.
- Bilirubin: The yellow compound that causes the yellow color of bruises and the yellow discoloration in jaundice.
- Cholecystitis: Inflammation of the gallbladder.
- Cholelithiasis: The presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.
- Hepatocytes: The chief functional cells of the liver.
- Jaundice: A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gall
- Wikipedia's article - Gall
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