Bilirubin (Definition) Bilirubin is the potentially toxic product of heme metabolism. It is formed by breakdown of heme present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes, catalase, peroxidase and tryptophan pyrrolase. Eighty percent of the daily bilirubin production comes from hemoglobin.
1. the act or fact of shrinking. 2. the amount by which anything decreases in size, value, weight, etc. 3. (Agriculture) the loss in body weight during shipment and preparation of livestock for marketing as meat. 4. (Commerce) the loss of merchandise in a retail store through theft or damage.
Other causes of shrinkage include: 1  Administrative errors such as shipping errors, warehouse discrepancies, and misplaced goods. 2  Cashier or price-check errors in the customer's favour. 3  Damage in transit or in the store. 4  Paperwork errors. 5  Perishable goods not sold within their shelf life. 6  Vendor fraud.