biliverdin

[ bil-uh-vur-din ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a dark-green bile pigment, C 33 H 34 O 6 N 4 , formed as a breakdown product of hemoglobin and converted in humans to bilirubin.

biliverdin

/ ˌbɪlɪˈvɜːdɪn /

noun

1. a dark green pigment in the bile formed by the oxidation of bilirubin. Formula: C 33 H 34 O 6 N 4

Word History and Origins

Origin of biliverdin¹

< German Biliverdin (1840) < Latin bīli ( s ) bile + verd- green (as in French verdir to make green; verdure ) + -in -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of biliverdin¹

C19: coined in Swedish, from Latin bīlis bile + Old French verd green + -in

Example Sentences

The phenomenon is believed to occur when pale-colored puppies make contact with a green pigment called biliverdin while in the womb, according to the news organization.

From Fox News

It is believed to be a result of the puppy making contact with a green pigment called biliverdin while in the womb.

From BBC

It is thought that it happens when pale coloured puppies have contact in their mother’s womb with a green pigment called biliverdin.

From Reuters

Scientists came across the complex while trying to understand how hundreds of tree frog species can accumulate large amounts of a toxic green pigment known as biliverdin.

From Science Magazine

In most animals, biliverdin is so dangerous that it is immediately broken down or excreted.

From Science Magazine