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.
Overage is the term applied to the amount a physical inventory exceeds the book inventory. Even in well-managed businesses, a significant percentage of inventory is in overage at any given time. Any significant overages or shortages in stock should be investigated. Overage is the term applied to the amount a physical inventory exceeds the book inventory.