Lipochrome

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Lipochrome is a form of pigment^[1] associated with amber and gold tones in human eyes and the eyes of other mammals.

The term carotenoid is sometimes considered a synonym,^[2] but that term usually refers to specific molecules, while lipochrome refers to accumulations of varied molecules.

See also [edit]

Lipofuscin

References [edit]

^ "Cell Injury".
^ "lipochrome" at Dorland's Medical Dictionary

v t e Medicine: Pathology

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Specific conditions	Myocardial infarction

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