Bilinigrin

/ˌbaɪ.lɪˈnɪɡ.rɪn/ noun

Definition

A rare bile pigment or breakdown product related to the bilins; a chemical compound found in bile metabolism.

Etymology

From Latin 'bilis' (bile) + possibly 'niger' (black) or a similar root, combined with the '-in' chemical suffix to create a technical biochemical term.

Kelly Says

Bilinigrin is so obscure that most medical dictionaries barely mention it—it's a reminder that biochemistry is incredibly complex, with thousands of molecules scientists are still discovering!

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