bilirubin
A pigment produced in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin from old red blood cells. Bilirubin is normally eliminated in the bile. A variety of diseases may cause bilirubin to collect in the body, resulting in a yellow discoloration of the skin known as jaundice.
Last Updated
October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025
Last updated: October 7, 2025.
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