jaundice
/ˈdʒɔndɪs/
noun
- A medical condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, caused by too much bilirubin in the blood.
- One of the first signs of jaundice is a yellowish tint to the eyes.
- The baby developed jaundice a few days after birth and needed phototherapy.
- Adults with jaundice should see a doctor to check for liver problems.
Synonyms
verb
- To affect with jaundice; to cause a yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes.
- Severe liver infection can jaundice a patient within days.
- The doctor explained that the blocked bile duct had jaundiced the woman.
- The disease jaundiced his skin, turning it a pale yellow.
- To make someone bitter, cynical, or prejudiced, especially through negative experiences.
- Her constant disappointments jaundiced her outlook on love.
- Don't let one bad experience jaundice your opinion of the whole team.
- Years of political corruption had jaundiced his view of all politicians.