Definition

A yellow pigment that gives urine its color.

Example

The doctor explained that urochrome is what makes urine yellow.

Conversation

I read that the color of urine comes from a pigment called urochrome.

Really? I had no idea there was a specific name for it.

Yeah, it's interesting how our bodies work, right?

Definitely! It makes me appreciate the little things more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Urochrome is formed from "ur" (from Greek "ouron", meaning urine) and "chrome" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color). The word refers to the pigment that gives urine its characteristic color.

Memory Tip

Think of 'urine' ('ur') and 'color' ('chrome') to remember that 'urochrome' is the pigment that gives urine its color.

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