urochrome /uro·chrome/ (u´ro-krōm) the end product of hemoglobin breakdown, found in the urine and responsible for its yellow color.
u·ro·chrome (y r  -kr m )n. A compound of urobilin and a peptide that is the principal pigment of urine. |
urochrome
a breakdown product of hemoglobin related to the bile pigments, found in the urine and responsible for its yellow color.
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