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单词 bilirubin
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Definition of bilirubin in English:

bilirubin

noun ˌbɪlɪˈruːbɪnˌbiləˈro͞obin
mass nounBiochemistry
  • An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of haemoglobin and excreted in bile.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The liver plays an essential role in the metabolism of bilirubin and the excretion of its metabolites into the bile.
    • Normally, the liver processes this bilirubin and excretes it into the bowel through the bile duct.
    • Bilirubin accumulates in the body when the excretion of bilirubin in the bile cannot keep up with production.
    • A healthy liver filters bilirubin, a breakdown product of old red blood cells.
    • It means the liver cannot break down bilirubin, which can leave the sufferer jaundiced and lead to brain damage.

Origin

Late 19th century: coined in German from Latin bilis 'bile' + ruber 'red' + -in1.

 
 

Definition of bilirubin in US English:

bilirubin

nounˌbiləˈro͞obin
Biochemistry
  • An orange-yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of hemoglobin and excreted in bile.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A healthy liver filters bilirubin, a breakdown product of old red blood cells.
    • Normally, the liver processes this bilirubin and excretes it into the bowel through the bile duct.
    • It means the liver cannot break down bilirubin, which can leave the sufferer jaundiced and lead to brain damage.
    • Bilirubin accumulates in the body when the excretion of bilirubin in the bile cannot keep up with production.
    • The liver plays an essential role in the metabolism of bilirubin and the excretion of its metabolites into the bile.

Origin

Late 19th century: coined in German from Latin bilis ‘bile’ + ruber ‘red’ + -in.

 
 
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