Vocabulary Entry

icterus

|noun

noun

A medical term for jaundice, characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an increase in bilirubin in the blood.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with icterus and required immediate treatment."

"Icterus can be a sign of liver disease or other underlying conditions."

"The doctor explained that icterus often occurs in newborns shortly after birth."