Bilirubin
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A yellowish-brown bile pigment that is a “waste product” resulting from the breakdown of red blood cells by the liver.
Synonyms & Variants
hasil pemecahan sel darah merah
Descriptive phrase explaining the biological origin of bilirubin.
pigmen empedu
Technical variation in biology
zat kuning empedu
Descriptive term often used in lay medical contexts to explain bilirubin.
ikterus
Formal clinical term
zat empedu
General descriptive term for bile components
jaundice
Often used by medical practitioners or within the Jaksel social circle
hematoidin
Histopathological term for bilirubin
penyakit kuning
Often used by laypeople to refer to high bilirubin conditions
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term bilirubin is derived from the Latin bilis meaning bile, and ruber meaning red. In medical contexts, this compound is excreted in bile and urine. High levels in the blood can lead to a clinical condition known as jaundice. Linguistically, this word is used consistently within health and biology domains without undergoing phonetic changes in Indonesian.
Real-world Usage
Pemeriksaan laboratorium menunjukkan bahwa kadar bilirubin pasien meningkat sehingga menyebabkan gejala penyakit kuning.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.