noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Bilirubine A bile pigment that is a product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin (which occurs within macrophages as they digest red blood cells), and which is responsible for the yellowish color seen in bruises. Extremely high levels of bilirubin may cause jaundice. Examples : "After the baby was born, the doctor checked her bilirubin levels to make sure she wasn't developing jaundice. " Après la naissance du bébé, le médecin a vérifié son taux de bilirubine pour s'assurer qu'il ne développait pas de jaunisse. medicine physiology biochemistry body substance biology condition disease anatomy organ chemistry science Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture
