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urochrome

 
Dictionary: u·ro·chrome   (yʊr'ə-krōm') pronunciation
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n.
The yellow pigment responsible for the color of urine.


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A compound of urobilin and a peptide that is the principal pigment of urine.

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A breakdown product of hemoglobin related to the bile pigments, found in the urine and responsible for its yellow color.

 
 
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–chrome (suffix)
urobilin
urohæmatin

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Medical Dictionary. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company.  Read more
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