bilirubin
noun /,bɪlɪ'rubɪn/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- The word 'bilirubin' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
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Length
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