The waste product from the normal breakdown of red blood cells that may cause jaundice in neonates is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


bilirubin

Bilirubin is the waste product from the normal breakdown of red blood cells that can accumulate in neonates, causing jaundice.

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