choleglobin

noun

cho·​le·​glo·​bin ˈkō-lə-ˌglō-bən How to pronounce choleglobin (audio) ˈkäl-ə- How to pronounce choleglobin (audio)
: a green pigment that occurs in bile, is a combination of globin and a ferric salt of biliverdin, and is formed by breakdown of hemoglobin

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“Choleglobin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/choleglobin. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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