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an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
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| bilirubin |
is a pigment produced when haemoglobin and cytochromes are destroyed. The liver trasforms it into a soluble compound (direct bilirubin) that is elimined with urine and bile. A high level of bilirubin causes yellowing of the eyes and skin, called jaundice.
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| bilirubin |
the orange-yellow pigment in bile, causing jaundice if it builds up in the blood and skin; the levels of bilirubin in the blood are used to diagnose liver disease
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| bilirubin |
An orange-yellow pigment in bile that is a product of red blood cell breakdown; it is normally excreted with the urine or feces, and a buildup in the body can cause jaundice.
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| bilirubin |
Orange or yellowish pigment that is the result of breakdown of red blood cells. Excess of bilirubin in the blood produces jaundice.
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