icterus
/ˈɪktərəs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow, caused by too much bilirubin in the blood; jaundice.
- The doctor explained that mild icterus often resolves on its own in babies.
- Icterus can be a sign of liver disease in adults.
- The newborn was treated for icterus with phototherapy.
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