icterical

/ɪkˈtɛrɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by jaundice, a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.
    • The doctor noted the patient's icterical skin and ordered a liver function test.
    • The icterical tint in his eyes was a clear sign of a liver problem.
    • Newborns sometimes appear slightly icterical, but it usually clears up on its own.
  2. Having a yellowish or jaundiced color.
    • The old photograph had an icterical hue from years of exposure to sunlight.
    • Her icterical complexion made her look tired and unwell.
    • The leaves turned an icterical yellow before falling off the tree.
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