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Bilirubin
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal buildup of bilirubin causes jaundice. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A dark orange, yellow pigment that is the product of the breakdown of iron in the blood; it is conjugated in the liver and excreted in the bile. (NCI Thesaurus)
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