hemofuscin

hemofuscin

 [he″mo-fūs´in] a brownish-yellow pigment resulting from hemoglobin decomposition; it gives urine a deep ruddy color.

he·mo·fus·cin

(hē'mō-fŭs'in), A brown pigment derived from hemoglobin that occurs in urine occasionally along with hemosiderin, usually indicative of increased red blood cell destruction; occurs also in the liver with hemosiderin in cases of hemochromatosis.

he·mo·fus·cin

(hē'mō-fŭs'in) A brown pigment derived from hemoglobin, which occurs in urine occasionally along with hemosiderin; usually indicative of increased red blood cell destruction; occurs also in the liver with hemosiderin in cases of hemochromatosis.
Synonym(s): haemofuscin.