uromeric

/juːrəˈmɛrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the urochrome or uromelanin, a pigment found in urine and melanin in the skin and hair

“The uromeric properties of the pigment were studied extensively in the field of biochemistry.”

2. noun

a substance that contains urochrome or uromelanin

“The uromeric compound was isolated from the urine sample and analyzed further.”

Synonyms

  • urochrome
  • uromelanin

Antonyms

  • albumin
  • globulin