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Hyperbilirubinemia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A condition characterized by an abnormal increase of BILIRUBIN in the blood, which may result in JAUNDICE. Bilirubin, a breakdown product of HEME, is normally excreted in the BILE or further catabolized before excretion in the urine.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Bilirubinemia

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-J8R14PQV-F

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