hemachrome

/hɪˈmækroʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A pigment or coloring matter, especially one derived from bile or hemin.

“The hemachrome in the patient’s blood was unusually high.”

2. noun

A pigment, especially hemin, that is derived from the bile of animals.

“The hemachrome in the bile was responsible for the animal’s vibrant coloring.”

Synonyms

  • coloring
  • pigment

Antonyms

  • anemic
  • colorless