Definitions for urochromeˈyʊər əˌkroʊm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
u•ro•chromeˈyʊər əˌkroʊm(n.)
a yellow pigment that gives the color to urine.
Category: Biochemistry
Origin of urochrome:
1860–65
Wiktionary
urochrome(Noun)
A pigment that causes the yellow color in urine. It is a breakdown product of the blood's haemoglobin and is removed by the kidneys.
Webster Dictionary
Urochrome(noun)
a yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as identical with urobilin
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