Synonym(s)
- conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin
- total bilirubin
Definition(s)
- A bile pigment that is a degradation product of heme.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
- Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal buildup of bilirubin causes jaundice.
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Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.