urochrome en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁wers-der. Ancient Greek οὐρέω (ouréō) Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron)der. English uro- English -chrome English urochrome From uro- + -chrome.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A pigment that causes the yellow color in urine. It is a breakdown product of the blood's haemoglobin and is removed by the kidneys.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| urochromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi urokromi (pigment) · gu મૂત્રવર્ણ (pigment)