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Hyperbilirubinemia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Higher-than-normal amount of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a substance formed when red blood cells break down. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Abnormally high level of bilirubin in the blood. Excess bilirubin is associated with jaundice. (NCI Thesaurus)
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