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lipofuscin [‚lip·ə′fyüs·ən]

(biochemistry)

Any of a group of lipid pigments found in cardiac and smooth muscle cells, in macrophages, and in parenchyma and interstitial cells; differential reactions include sudanophilia, Nile blue staining, fatty acid, glycol, and ethylene.

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lipofuscin (redirected from Age pigment)

lipofuscin
(redirected from Age pigment)