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Bilirubin
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an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
Example
A yellow tint to the skin can indicate a buildup of bilirubin in the bloodstream.
The greenish-yellow color of bile is due to the presence of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells.
After the newborn was diagnosed with high bilirubin levels, the doctors were concerned he might jaundice.
