hemofuscin

/hɛməˈfʊskɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a yellowish-brown pigment found in the blood and other tissues of animals

“The lab technician analyzed the hemofuscin in the patient’s blood sample.”

2. noun

a yellowish-brown pigment found in the blood and urine of patients with certain liver or kidney diseases

Synonyms

  • age pigment
  • lipofuscin

Antonyms

  • lipochrome