Enterohepatic circulation refers to the circulation of biliary acids, bilirubin, drugs, or other substances from the liver to the bile, followed by entry into the small intestine, absorption by the enterocyte and transport back to the liver.
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“The denunciation of the young is a necessary part of the hygiene of older people, and greatly assists the circulation of their blood.”
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