jaundice
Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis.: Compare physiologic jaundice.
a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment.
to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment: His social position jaundiced his view of things.
Origin of jaundice
1Words Nearby jaundice
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How to use jaundice in a sentence
Studies show that jaundice in newborn babies puts them at mortal risk, and for Oboro the fight was personal.
Protective glasses shaded his eyes from the phototherapeutic light that treated him for jaundice.
Feeding Tubes, NICU, One-on-One Care: Susan Hatfield Talks About Living With Her Trisomy 18 Baby | Susan Hatfield | February 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI was laid low by yellow jaundice, and unable to travel with the next party that left for Novorosisk.
Eastern Nights - and Flights | Alan BottHer health gradually declined, and about the beginning of February she was attacked by the jaundice, and confined to her bed.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsSo a man with the jaundice sees everything yellow, and one with red bile on his tongue tastes everything bitter.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac Husik
If it is looked upon by one who has the yellow jaundice, the bird straightway dies, but the sick person becomes well instantly.
The O'Ruddy | Stephen CraneOne of the most prominent symptoms of jaundice is the depression which accompanies that malady.
Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them | Charles David Musgrove
British Dictionary definitions for jaundice
/ (ˈdʒɔːndɪs) /
Also called: icterus yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis
a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment
to distort (the judgment, etc) adversely: jealousy had jaundiced his mind
to affect with or as if with jaundice
Origin of jaundice
1Derived forms of jaundice
- jaundiced, adjective
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Scientific definitions for jaundice
[ jôn′dĭs ]
Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes caused by the deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a sign of disorders that interfere with normal metabolism or transport of bile. Liver diseases such as hepatitis commonly cause jaundice.
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Cultural definitions for jaundice
[ (jawn-dis) ]
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