Yellow bile
Yellow bile
Yellow bile (pronounced: /ˈjɛloʊ baɪl/), also known as chole (pronounced: /kɔːl/), is one of the four humors (pronounced: /ˈhjuːmər/) in traditional Galenic medicine (pronounced: /ɡəˈliːnɪk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/).
Etymology
The term "yellow bile" is derived from the Old English geolu, meaning "yellow", and the Old English bile, meaning "bile". The term "chole" is derived from the Ancient Greek χολή (kholḗ), meaning "bile".
Description
In the Galenic system, yellow bile is associated with the element of fire and the Choleric temperament (pronounced: /ˈkɒlərɪk ˈtɛmpərəmənt/). It is believed to be produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. An excess of yellow bile was thought to cause irritability and anger.
Related terms
- Humorism: The medical system of the four humors.
- Black bile: Another of the four humors, associated with the earth element and melancholic temperament.
- Phlegm: Another of the four humors, associated with the water element and phlegmatic temperament.
- Blood (humor): Another of the four humors, associated with the air element and sanguine temperament.
- Galenic medicine: The medical system developed by Galen, based on the theory of the four humors.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yellow bile
- Wikipedia's article - Yellow bile
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