noun
- Plural of bilirubin; orange-yellow pigments produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells, found in bile and blood.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Typically used in clinical or laboratory contexts
Examples
- The doctor ordered blood tests to measure the patient's bilirubins.
- High levels of bilirubins in the blood can cause jaundice.
- Bilirubins are produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells.
- The lab results showed elevated bilirubins, indicating a possible liver problem.
- Newborns sometimes have high bilirubins that require phototherapy treatment.