Biliprasin

/ˌbɪl.iˈpræ.sɪn/ noun

Definition

A green bile pigment or chlorophyll-like compound found in certain organisms, particularly in plants and some animals.

Etymology

From Latin 'bilis' (bile) + 'prasinus' (green), combining terms to describe the greenish bile pigments that appear in various biological systems.

Kelly Says

Some animals and plants have green bile pigments (biliprasin), while others have yellow or red ones—it's like nature's pigment factory is making all the colors of the rainbow!

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