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Definition of Atrabiliary
1. a. Of or pertaining to atra bilis or black bile, a fluid formerly supposed to be produced by the kidneys.
Definition of Atrabiliary
1. Adjective. Of or relating to black bile. ¹
2. Adjective. melancholic or hypochondriac; atrabilious ¹
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Medical Definition of Atrabiliary
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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.