bilirubin
IPA: bɪɫˈɪrˈubɪn
noun
- (biochemistry) A bile pigment that is a product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin (which occurs within macrophages as they digest red blood cells), and which is responsible for the yellowish color seen in bruises. Extremely high levels of bilirubin may cause jaundice.
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Examples of "bilirubin" in Sentences
- This will result in an elevated bilirubin level.
- Bilirubin is not a protein but a haem metabolite.
- Diagram is the same for biliverdin and bilirubin.
- There are a variety of methods to measure bilirubin.
- This unconjugated bilirubin is not soluble in water.
- Also, it may be ordered in conjunction with a bilirubin.
- Bilirubin diglucuronide is a conjugated form of bilirubin.
- Bilirubin is a waste product of the breakdown of hemoglobin.
- Intestinal bacteria convert the bilirubin into urobilinogen.
- Indirect bilirubin is fat soluble and direct bilirubin is water soluble.
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