The presence of bile or bile pigments in the urine, which is abnormal and indicates liver or biliary disease.
From Greek 'chole' (bile) + '-uria' (in urine). A diagnostic term used since the 1800s when urine analysis became a standard medical practice.
When someone's urine turns dark brown or greenish, it might contain bile—this is actually a useful diagnostic sign that tells doctors the liver or gallbladder isn't working right!
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