Biliverdin
Definition
A green breakdown product of haemoglobin, appearing as the blue-green phase of bruise colour change. Biliverdin is then converted to bilirubin.
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Explained in
- Ageing of Bruises: Methods and LimitationsA green breakdown product of haemoglobin, appearing as the blue-green phase of bruise colour change. Biliverdin is then converted to bilirubin.