• (n.) A yellow urinary pigment, considered by Thudichum as the only pigment present in normal urine. It is regarded by Maly as identical with urobilin.
(from the article `renal system`) ...is commonly present on babies` diapers. Certain foods and drugs may cause distinctive odours. The colour of urine depends on its concentration but ...
(u´ro-krōm) a breakdown product of hemoglobin related to the bile pigments, found in the urine and responsible for its yellow color.
Type: Term Pronunciation: yūr′ō-krōm Definitions: 1. The principal pigment of urine, a compound of urobilin and a peptide of unknown structure. Synonyms: urian
a yellow-colored pigment that gives the color to urine.