urochrome

urochrome

English

Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *h₁wers-der.
Ancient Greek οὐρέω (ouréō)
Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron)der.
English uro-
English -chrome
English urochrome

    From uro- + -chrome.

    Noun

    urochrome (countable and uncountable, plural urochromes)

    1. (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.

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    French

    Noun

    urochrome m (plural urochromes)

    1. urochrome

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