What is "lipochrin"

Lipochrin \Lip"o*chrin\ (l[i^]p"[-o]*kr[i^]n), n. [Gr. li`pos fat + chro`a color.] (Physiol. Chem.) A yellow coloring matter, soluble in ether, contained in the small round fat drops in the retinal epithelium cells. It is best obtained from the eyes of frogs.

n. (context organic compound English) A yellow pigment found in the small round fat drops in the retinal epithelium cells.