hydrobilirubin (Meaning)
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hydrobilirubin (n.)
A body formed from bilirubin, identical with urobilin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hydrobilirubin
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hydrobilirubin Sentence Examples
- Hydrobilirubin is an unconjugated bilirubin pigment found in healthy urine.
- Elevated levels of hydrobilirubin in urine may indicate liver disease or defects in bilirubin metabolism.
- The conversion of bilirubin to hydrobilirubin occurs in the small intestine by bacterial enzymes.
- Hydrobilirubin is normally reabsorbed from the intestine and returned to the liver for further processing.
- Certain medications and toxins can inhibit the conversion of bilirubin to hydrobilirubin, leading to its accumulation.
- The presence of hydrobilirubin in urine can indicate obstructive jaundice or cholestasis.
- Measurement of hydrobilirubin levels can aid in the diagnosis and management of liver disorders.
- Hydrobilirubin may also be present in the bile of patients with certain liver diseases.
- The absence of hydrobilirubin in urine can suggest complete biliary obstruction.
- The presence of hydrobilirubin in the serum is a rare but serious condition that may indicate advanced liver failure.
FAQs About the word hydrobilirubin
A body formed from bilirubin, identical with urobilin.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hydrobilirubin is an unconjugated bilirubin pigment found in healthy urine.
Elevated levels of hydrobilirubin in urine may indicate liver disease or defects in bilirubin metabolism.
The conversion of bilirubin to hydrobilirubin occurs in the small intestine by bacterial enzymes.
Hydrobilirubin is normally reabsorbed from the intestine and returned to the liver for further processing.
