Cholochrome

/ˈkoʊləˌkroʊm/ noun

Definition

A pigment or coloring substance related to bile or containing bile-like compounds.

Etymology

From Greek 'chole' (bile) + 'chroma' (color). This scientific term emerged in the 19th century to describe substances that have the color or chemical properties of bile.

Kelly Says

Bile pigments are absolutely fascinating—they're what give your poop its brown color, and scientists studying cholochrome compounds helped unlock the chemistry of how your body recycles old red blood cells!

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