bilirubin

Noun

Meaning

A reddish yellow pigment present in human bile, and in that from carnivorous and herbivorous animals; the normal biliary pigment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

haematoidin hematoidin bilirubinemia unconjugated

Hypernyms

animal pigment

Related terms

hyperbilirubinemia bilirubinate bilirubinometer bilirubinometry

Phrases with the word

bilirubin concretion bilirubin concrement bilirubin-producing bilirubin monoglucuronide bilirubin oxidase bilirubin-related

Examples

In newborn infants, high bilirubin levels in the blood, if left untreated, can lead to brain damage in the basal ganglia ( kernicterus ), which can lead to dyskinetic cerebral palsy. Source: Internet

An example is the determination of bilirubin in blood plasma samples. Source: Internet

As a baby's bilirubin levels rise, jaundice moves from the head to involve the arms, trunk, and finally the legs. Source: Internet

Elevations of transaminases with and without concomitant elevations in alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin have been reported. Source: Internet

He told me my son’s bilirubin levels were at a 38, and he needed a blood transfer immediately. Source: Internet

It happens when there’s too much of the chemical bilirubin in the blood, and it makes a baby’s skin look slightly yellow. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

biliprotein bilipschitz Biliran bilirubin concrement bilirubin concretion bilirubin diglucuronide