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icterus

icterus

1 9.9
Yellowing of the skin and the white parts of the eyes because of too much bile in the blood
  • noun
  • /ˈɪk.tər.əs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ictericia
  • The doctor noted that the patient had icterus, indicating possible liver issues.

Examples

  • Mild icterus was detected, and there was a sutured right subcostal wound.

    Academic text (2007)

  • After the blood test, the physician confirmed the presence of icterus in the newborn.

  • Signs of icterus were visible, as the patient's skin had turned a noticeable yellow.

Synonyms

jaundice
vsicterus
  • Specialized
12 7.4

Yellowing of the skin and eye whites that shows a liver problem

is the medical term used by doctors for the same symptom

Compounds

Icterus galbula bullockii
  • Specialized
9.9

A western North American oriole with bright orange and black feathers

Icterus galbula galbula
  • Specialized
9.9

A small orange and black songbird found in eastern North America

icterus neonatorum
  • Specialized
7.2

A yellow colour on a newborn baby's skin and eyes that goes away after a few days

Icterus spurius
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American oriole with chestnut and black feathers

Surface Forms

icterus singular
icteri plural

Etymology

Icterus comes from the old Greek word ikteros, which meant a yellow bird and was also used for 'jaundice'. So, icterus today means the yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, because that yellow colour is the main sign of 'jaundice'.