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stercobilinogen

/ˌstɜː.kəʊ.bɪˈlɪn.ə.dʒən/

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noun

/ˌstɜː.kəʊ.bɪˈlɪn.ə.dʒən/C2formalmedical
  • ruХромоген, образующийся в кишечнике при распаде билирубина, который при окислении дает уробилины; частично выводится с калом, а частично реабсорбируется и выводится с желчью или мочой.

A chromogen produced in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin, which upon oxidation yields urobilins; it is partially excreted in feces and partially reabsorbed and excreted in bile or urine.

uncountable

  1. Bile pigment derivativeC2formalmedical

    A colorless chromogen produced in the intestines from the bacterial reduction of bilirubin, which upon oxidation yields stercobilin and other urobilins, contributing to the brown color of feces.

    ruПроизводное желчного пигмента

    • Stercobilinogen is formed by the action of gut bacteria on bilirubin.
    • The oxidation of stercobilinogen produces the characteristic pigment of stool.
    • Levels of stercobilinogen in feces can indicate certain liver or hemolytic conditions.

    Synonymsurobilinogen

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