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bilious
01
having or associated with bile in the body
Examples
The patient experienced bilious vomiting after the meal.
Bilious fluid was analyzed in the lab.
02
relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort
Examples
The bilious feeling in her stomach after eating the rich, greasy meal made her regret indulging in such heavy food.
The spicy curry caused bilious discomfort for many of the diners, leading to complaints of indigestion and bloating.
03
feeling or showing signs of liver problems or other disorders affecting digestion
Examples
The doctor diagnosed him with a bilious condition linked to poor liver function.
A bilious complexion was once thought to be caused by an imbalance of bodily humors.
04
having a tendency to be irritable or ill-tempered
Examples
His bilious comments soured the mood of the entire meeting.
She became increasingly bilious after a long day at work.
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