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Acholia

Noun (Medical): Acholia is a medical condition characterized by the absence or deficient secretion of bile, leading to yellowing of the skin, pale stools, and dark urine. It can be caused by various factors, such as liver diseases, gallstones, or obstructions in the bile ducts.

Sample Sentence: The patient's acholia indicated a blockage in the bile ducts and required immediate medical attention.

Noun (Popular): Acholia, in popular culture, refers to a lack of enthusiasm or liveliness, often used to describe a dull or uninteresting atmosphere or persona.

Sample Sentence: The party had an air of acholia, with guests quietly sitting and lacking any interest in socializing.

Adjective (Local): Used in local dialects, acholia could be an adjective to describe someone or something as unadventurous or unsociable in a particular community or region.

Sample Sentence: The traditional village had an acholia mindset, resisting any changes or modern influences.

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