Preferred Term:
hyperbilirubinemia
Definition:
A condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the amount of bilirubin in the blood, which may result in jaundice. Bilirubin, a breakdown product of heme, is normally excreted in the bile or further catabolized before excretion in the urine.
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Entry Terms:
- bilirubinemia
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/753
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