urochrome

noun

urochrome

noun

Etymology From uro- + -chrome.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences 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.

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