BILIRUBIN
/bɪlɪˈɹuːbɪn/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of BILIRUBIN
A bile pigment that is a product of the breakdown of the heme portion of hemoglobin (which occurs within macrophages as they digest red blood cells), and which is responsible for the yellowish color seen in bruises. Extremely high levels of bilirubin may cause jaundice.
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Is BILIRUBIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BILIRUBIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BILIRUBIN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BILIRUBIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | i | l | i | r | u | b | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BILIRUBIN
45 words from the letters in BILIRUBIN
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How to Use BILIRUBIN in Word Games
BILIRUBIN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BILIRUBIN to find 45 additional valid words.