haematoidin

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Noun haematoidin has 1 sense

bilirubin, hematoidin, haematoidin - 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
--₁ is a kind of animal pigment

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Haematoidin

Description:

Haematoidin is a yellow or reddish-brown pigment derived from the breakdown of hemoglobin in old red blood cells. It is primarily found in the liver and spleen, and can indicate certain medical conditions such as jaundice or liver disease.

Examples:

Noun: The presence of haematoidin in the patient's blood test indicated possible liver damage.
Adjective: The doctor noticed a haematoidin stain on the patient's skin, suggesting a liver-related issue.
Verb: The enzymes in the liver haematoidinize the hemoglobin present in old red blood cells.

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