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.
Definition of 'linkage'. linkage (lÉªÅkÉªdÊ ) A linkage between two things is a link or connection between them. The linkage of two things is the act of linking or connecting them. No one disputes the direct linkage between the unemployment rate and crime.