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A red pigment occurring in liverA large organ, located in the upper right abdomen, which assists in digestion by metabolising carbohydrates, fats and proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, produces amino acids, bile and cholesterol, and removes toxins from the blood. bile, blood, and urine. Its measurement can be used as an indication of the health of the liver. BilirubinA breakdown product of red blood cells, bilirubin is removed from the bloodstream by the liver. High levels of bilirubin cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin) and may indicate hepatitis or other liver problems. is the product of the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is removed from the blood and processed by the liver, which secretes it into the digestive tract. An elevated level of bilirubinA red pigment occurring in liver bile, blood, and urine. Its measurement can be used as an indication of the health of the liver. Bilirubin is the product of the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is removed from the blood and processed by the liver, which secretes it into the digestive tract. An elevated level of bilirubin in blood serum is an indication of liver disease or drug-induced liver impairment. in blood serum is an indication of liver disease or drug-induced liver impairment.

See also: liver