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lious
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having or associated with bile in the body
- The patient experienced bilious vomiting after the meal.
- Bilious fluid was analyzed in the lab.
- Certain liver disorders can cause bilious secretions.
- The nurse recorded bilious discharge from the patient.
- He felt weak due to a bilious reaction.
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relating to or affected by nausea or vomiting, often associated with indigestion or gastrointestinal discomfort
- 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.
- The medication she was taking for her migraine often left her feeling bilious and queasy, making it difficult to concentrate on her work.
- The long car ride on winding roads left him feeling bilious and queasy, prompting him to request frequent stops.
- The strong smell of the seafood market made her feel bilious, causing her to quickly leave the area to get some fresh air.
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feeling or showing signs of liver problems or other disorders affecting digestion
- 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.
- He had a bilious look, as if suffering from chronic digestive trouble.
- The old medical text describes various bilious fevers.
- His bilious health issues required long-term dietary changes.
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having a tendency to be irritable or ill-tempered
- His bilious comments soured the mood of the entire meeting.
- She became increasingly bilious after a long day at work.
- After the argument, he was in a particularly bilious state.
- The bilious look on his face showed his displeasure.
- He had a bilious response to the criticism, which only made things worse.