Taurocholic \Tau`ro*chol"ic\, a. [Taurine + cholic.] (Physiol.
Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, a conjugate acid (called
taurocholic acid) composed of taurine and cholic acid,
present abundantly in human bile and in that of carnivora. It
is exceedingly deliquescent, and hence appears generally as a
thick, gummy mass, easily soluble in water and alcohol. It
has a bitter taste.
[1913 Webster] Taurocol