jaundice

noun

jaun·​dice ˈjȯn-dəs How to pronounce jaundice (audio)
ˈjän-
1
: yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
2
: a disease or abnormal condition characterized by jaundice
3
: a state or attitude characterized by satiety, distaste, or hostility

Examples of jaundice in a Sentence

the jaundice in the eyes of the two feuding neighbors was enough to kill crabgrass
Recent Examples on the Web Pregnant people should also be careful of their vitamin K dosage, as research has indicated a link between vitamin K and problems for newborns, such as jaundice. Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 The condition doesn't usually require treatment and is sometimes leads to a slight yellowish tinge—or jaundice—of the skin and the whites of the eyes. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 Too much bilirubin building up in the blood turns the skin and the whites of the eyes yellow, a symptom known as jaundice. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2024 Symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, dark urine, pale stool and abnormal liver tests. Simrin Singh, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2023 The parents and midwife had already begun treating Mila for jaundice with breastfeeding and sunlight, both of which are common, effective treatments for jaundice, according to Johns Hopkins. Char Adams, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2023 When to Contact Your Baby's Doctor In very rare cases, complications, such as jaundice or temporary hair loss, can occur with a conehead. Maria Carter, Parents, 16 Nov. 2023 Symptoms may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths and abnormal movements. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2023 Mila, born March 21, was taken into state custody last month after a pediatrician told authorities that the parents opted to treat her for jaundice at home rather than admit her to a hospital. Char Adams, NBC News, 14 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English jawnes, jaundis, from Anglo-French jaunice, galniz, from jaune, gaune yellow, from Latin galbinus greenish yellow

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jaundice was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Jaundice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jaundice. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jaundice

noun
jaun·​dice ˈjȯn-dəs How to pronounce jaundice (audio)
ˈjän-
1
: yellowish discoloring of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the presence of coloring matter from the bile
also : a disease or abnormal condition marked by jaundice
2
: a state or attitude marked by envy, dislike, or hostility

Medical Definition

jaundice

noun
jaun·​dice ˈjȯn-dəs, ˈjän- How to pronounce jaundice (audio)
1
: a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and certain body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments and especially bilirubin that follows interference with normal production and discharge of bile (as in certain liver diseases) or excessive breakdown of red blood cells (as after internal hemorrhage or in various hemolytic states)

called also icterus

2
: any disease or abnormal condition (as hepatitis A or leptospirosis) that is characterized by jaundice

called also icterus

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