- 1. a. Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys. Source: opted
- 2. a. Melancholic or hypohondriac; atrabilious; -- from the supposed predominance of black bile, to the influence of which the ancients attributed hypochondria, melancholy, and mania. Source: opted
- 3. 1. Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys. 2. Melancholic or hypohondriac; atrabilious; -- from the supposed predominance of black bile, to the influence of which the ancients attributed hypochondria, melancholy, and mania. Atrabiliary arteries, capsules, and veins (Anat.), those pertaining to the kidney; -- called also renal arteries, capsules, and veins. Source: webster
- 4. a. Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys. a. Melancholic or hypohondriac; atrabilious; -- from the supposed predominance of black bile, to the influence of which the ancients attributed hypochondria, melancholy, and mania. Source: ecdict
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