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Definition of Hyperbilirubinemia
1. Noun. Abnormally high amounts of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood.
Specialized synonyms: Hyperbilirubinemia Of The Newborn, Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
Group relationships: Icterus, Jaundice
Definition of Hyperbilirubinemia
1. Noun. (medicine) An unusually large concentration of bilirubin in the blood ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hyperbilirubinemia
Literary usage of Hyperbilirubinemia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"A previous retrospective study showed an increased frequency of neonatal
hyperbilirubinemia at high altitude in Colorado. In a prospective study we found ..."
2. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... 158, 622 Anemia hemolytic. induction by light therapy in rats with
hyperbilirubinemia, 158, 81 Anesthesia basal conditions, blood flow gradient in small ..."
3. Healthy People 2000: National Health Promotion & Disease Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (2004)
"... birthweight below 1500 g; bacterial meningitis; hyperbilirubinemia requiring
exchange transfusion; or severe perinatal asphyxia (Apgar scores of 0-3, ..."
4. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"... hyperbilirubinemia, kernicterus, or intrauterine deaths due to hydrops
fetalis.6 About 45% of cases require intrauterine or exchange transfusions to ..."
5. Case Studies from the Quality Improvement Support System by David H. Gustafson (1998)
"The second screening is required to test for hyperbilirubinemia, an increased
level of the bilirubin pigment in the blood that indicates jaundice and other ..."
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