What is another word for hematoidin?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛmɐtˌɔ͡ɪdɪn] (IPA) 
Hematoidin is a yellow or brown pigment formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin. It is often found in old bruises and can be used as an indicator of the duration of the injury. There are several synonyms for hematoidin, including hemosiderin, hematoxylin, and hemosiderosis. Hemosiderin is a pigment that results from the breakdown of red blood cells, similar to hematoidin. Hematoxylin is a dye that is commonly used in histology to stain cell nuclei. Hemosiderosis is a condition in which there is an excess of iron in the body, often resulting from the breakdown of hemoglobin. These words are all related to the blood and the breakdown of its components, and can be used synonymously with hematoidin in certain contexts.
