Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
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Accumulation of BILIRUBIN, a breakdown product of HEME PROTEINS, in the BLOOD during the first weeks of life. This may lead to NEONATAL JAUNDICE. The excess bilirubin may exist in the unconjugated (indirect) or the conjugated (direct) form. The condition may be self-limiting (PHYSIOLOGICAL NEONATAL JAUNDICE) or pathological with toxic levels of bilirubin.
| Descriptor ID |
D051556
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C16.614.451 C23.550.429.249
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| Concept/Terms |
Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal- Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal
- Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia
- Hyperbilirubinemia During Infancy
- During Infancies, Hyperbilirubinemia
- Infancy, Hyperbilirubinemia During
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