kernicterus
IPA: kˈɝnʌktɝʌs
noun
- (medicine) Damage to the brain centres of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin).
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Examples of "kernicterus" in Sentences
- An effect of kernicterus is a fever.
- High pitched crying is an effect of kernicterus.
- Breast milk is now known to cause kernicterus, though this is uncommon.
- Kernicterus is a condition not associated with increased conjugated bilirubin.