Urobilin is a yellow pigment that is present in the urine and feces of humans and animals. There are several synonyms for this word including urobilinogen, stercobilinogen, and bilirubin. Urobilinogen is a colorless compound that is converted into urobilin in the intestines and then excreted in urine. Stercobilinogen is produced in the colon and is responsible for the brown color of feces. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is formed from the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells, and can be found in the urine and stool of individuals with liver disease or hepatitis. Synonyms for urobilin are often used interchangeably in medical contexts to refer to the same or similar substances.