Definition of Urochrome

1. n. A yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as identical with urobilin.

2. n. A yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as identical with urobilin.

Definition of Urochrome

1. Noun. (biochemistry) 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. ¹

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Definition of Urochrome

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Medical Definition of Urochrome

1. A yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as identical with urobilin. Origin: 1st uro- + Gr. Colour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Urochrome

urocanic aciduria
urocanicase
uroceles
urocerata
urocheras
urochesia
urochezia
urochord
urochorda
urochordal
urochordata
urochordate
urochordates
urochords
urochrome (current term)
urochromes
urochromogen
urochs
urochses
urocord
urocords
urocrisia
urocrisis
urocyanin
urocyanogen
urocyanosis
urocyst
urocystic
urocystis

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