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Hyperbilirubinemia is

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Increased bilirubin in blood
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Increased bilirubin in urine
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Reduced concentration of blood bilirubin
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Reduced bilirubin in urine
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The correct option is A Increased bilirubin in blood
Hyperbilirubinemia is excessive bilirubin in blood. It is also called jaundice. It leads to deposition of bilirubin in mucous membrane, sclera and skin so that the patient looks yellow or icterus. Urine is yellow. It is caused by obstruction in bile duct, excessive hemolysis, or viral infection.

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