Bilirubinic

/ˌbaɪ.lɪˈruː.bɪ.nɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing bilirubin; having the characteristics of bilirubin.

Etymology

From 'bilirubin' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. This medical adjective appears in clinical and biochemical literature describing bilirubin-related compounds and processes.

Kelly Says

When a doctor tests your 'bilirubinic levels,' they're measuring how much of this red bile pigment is floating around in your blood—too much means something is wrong with your liver.

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