bilirubin
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001044
Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal buildup of bilirubin causes jaundice.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001044 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "Substance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the liver and is stored in the gallbladder. The abnormal buildup of bilirubin causes jaundice.",
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"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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