icterus
noun
ic·ter·us
ˈik-tə-rəs 
medical
: yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments : jaundice
The patient appeared very lethargic and mildly dehydrated with severe icterus.—
Antonio Giuliano et al.
Antonio Giuliano et al.The hemoglobin pigments released from the destroyed cells are picked up by the tissues, causing yellow jaundice (or icterus).—Robert M. Miller
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The examination was notable for scleral icterus and subconjunctival hemorrhage in both eyes.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2023
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“Icterus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icterus. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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icterus
noun
ic·ter·us
ˈik-tə-rəs
: jaundice
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