urobilinogen meaning

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urobilinogen (noun): a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine.

Definition of urobilinogen

  1. a chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine

    Synonyms: stercobilinogen

    Type of: chromogen

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