urobilin

/ˌjuːrəˈbɪlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A reddish pigment produced in the intestines as a result of the breakdown of bilirubin.

“The doctor analyzed the patient’s urine to detect the presence of urobilin.”

Synonyms

  • urobilinemia
  • urobilinogen

Antonyms

  • bilirubin