CEFR B1

jaundice

noun

Meaning

A medical condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyeballs, and body fluids, caused by excess bilirubin in the blood.

Examples

  • The baby was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice and required phototherapy.
  • Alcohol abuse can lead to liver damage and subsequent jaundice.

Synonyms: icterus, yellowing, sallowness