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ic·ter·us | \ ˈik-tə-rəs 
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\Definition of icterus
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: 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. 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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nounic·ter·us | \ ˈik-tə-rəs \
\Medical Definition of icterus
: jaundice
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