Noun: bilirubin ,bi-li'roo-bin
- An orange-yellow pigment in bile; excess amounts cause jaundice
"High bilirubin levels in newborns can lead to kernicterus if left untreated";
- hematoidin [N. Amer], haematoidin [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: bilirubins
Type of: animal pigment
Encyclopedia: Bilirubin