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From cholangio- + protective.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: The property of protecting the bile ducts (cholangiocytes) from damage, disease, or dysfunction. It is used in medical and pharmacological contexts to describe substances, therapies, or mechanisms that help maintain the health of the biliary system. Full definition →
From cholangio- + protective.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.