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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bilirubin

/ˌbɪlɪˈruːbɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does bilirubin mean?

noun

A yellow compound that occurs in the normal catabolic pathway that breaks down heme in red blood cells, and is a major pigment in bile.

Example

"The bilirubin levels in the newborn's blood were checked to ensure they were within a healthy range."

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