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Urobilinogen (Noun)

Meaning

A chromogen formed in the intestine from the breakdown of bilirubin; yields urobilins on oxidation; some is excreted in the feces and some is resorbed and excreted in bile or urine.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The presence of urobilinogen in a patient's urine can be an indicator of a liver or spleen disorder.
  • Urobilinogen is produced in the intestines as a result of the breakdown of bilirubin by bacteria.
  • A small amount of urobilinogen is excreted in the feces, while the rest is resorbed and either excreted in bile or urine.
  • The level of urobilinogen in a patient's urine can be used as a diagnostic tool to assess liver function.
  • In a healthy individual, most of the urobilinogen produced in the intestines is excreted in the feces, with only a small amount being resorbed and excreted in the urine.

Synonyms

  • Stercobilinogen
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