jaundice

[ jawn-dis, jahn- ]

/ ˈdʒɔn dɪs, ˈdʒɑn- /

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noun

Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis.Compare physiologic jaundice.

grasserie.

a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment.

verb (used with object), jaun·diced, jaun·dic·ing.

to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment: His social position jaundiced his view of things.

Origin of jaundice

1275–1325; Middle English jaundis<Old French jaunisse, equivalent to jaune yellow (<Latin galbinus greenish-yellow) + -isse-ice

Words nearby jaundice

Jataka Tales, jati, jato, jatropha, jauk, jaundice, jaundiced, jaundice of newborn, jaunt, jaunting car, jaunty

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Example sentences from the Web for jaundice

Protective glasses shaded his eyes from the phototherapeutic light that treated him for jaundice.
Feeding Tubes, NICU, One-on-One Care: Susan Hatfield Talks About Living With Her Trisomy 18 Baby|Susan Hatfield|February 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A simple hypermia of the mucous membrane may cause sufficient obstruction of the bile-ducts to give rise to jaundice.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
We had a neighbor who had a terrible attack of jaundice, which turned her the color of a daffodil.
The Smiling Hill-Top|Julia M. Sloane
In the jaundice it seldom fails; and in dropsical cases is frequently administered with success.
Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1|Thomas Dugdale

She was troubled with jaundice, and on three occasions had severe attacks of fever, each lasting from six to eight weeks.
Literary Byways|William Andrews
A decidedly yellow stain on the diaper occurs when there is jaundice.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler

British Dictionary definitions for jaundice

jaundice

/ (ˈdʒɔːndɪs) /

noun

Also called: icterus yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis

a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment

verb

to distort (the judgment, etc) adverselyjealousy had jaundiced his mind

to affect with or as if with jaundice

Derived forms of jaundice

jaundiced, adjective

Word Origin for jaundice

C14: from Old French jaunisse, from jaune yellow, from Latin galbinus yellowish, from galbus

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for jaundice

jaundice

[ (jawn-dis) ]

A condition in which the skin, the whites of the eye, and other tissues take on a yellowish color because of an excess of bile coloring in the blood.

Medical definitions for jaundice

jaundice

[ jôn′dĭs, jän′- ]

n.

Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes caused by deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a symptom of various diseases, such as hepatitis, that affect the processing of bile.icterus

Scientific definitions for jaundice

jaundice

[ jôn′dĭs ]

Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes caused by the deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a sign of disorders that interfere with normal metabolism or transport of bile. Liver diseases such as hepatitis commonly cause jaundice.

单词	jaundice
释义	jaundice [ jawn-dis, jahn- ] / ˈdʒɔn dɪs, ˈdʒɑn- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR jaundice ON THESAURUS.COM noun Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis.Compare physiologic jaundice. grasserie. a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment. verb (used with object), jaun·diced, jaun·dic·ing. to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment: His social position jaundiced his view of things. Origin of jaundice 1275–1325; Middle English jaundis<Old French jaunisse, equivalent to jaune yellow (<Latin galbinus greenish-yellow) + -isse-ice Words nearby jaundice Jataka Tales, jati, jato, jatropha, jauk, jaundice, jaundiced, jaundice of newborn, jaunt, jaunting car, jaunty Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for jaundice Protective glasses shaded his eyes from the phototherapeutic light that treated him for jaundice. Feeding Tubes, NICU, One-on-One Care: Susan Hatfield Talks About Living With Her Trisomy 18 Baby\|Susan Hatfield\|February 1, 2012\|DAILY BEAST A simple hypermia of the mucous membrane may cause sufficient obstruction of the bile-ducts to give rise to jaundice. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various We had a neighbor who had a terrible attack of jaundice, which turned her the color of a daffodil. The Smiling Hill-Top\|Julia M. Sloane In the jaundice it seldom fails; and in dropsical cases is frequently administered with success. Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1\|Thomas Dugdale She was troubled with jaundice, and on three occasions had severe attacks of fever, each lasting from six to eight weeks. Literary Byways\|William Andrews A decidedly yellow stain on the diaper occurs when there is jaundice. The Mother and Her Child\|William S. Sadler British Dictionary definitions for jaundice jaundice / (ˈdʒɔːndɪs) / noun Also called: icterus yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment verb to distort (the judgment, etc) adverselyjealousy had jaundiced his mind to affect with or as if with jaundice Derived forms of jaundice jaundiced, adjective Word Origin for jaundice C14: from Old French jaunisse, from jaune yellow, from Latin galbinus yellowish, from galbus Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to jaundice bent, tendency, mind-set, penchant, viewpoint, tilt, flash, propensity, inclination, intolerance, proclivity, favoritism, warp, unfairness, preconception, preference, disposition, standpoint, spin, predisposition Cultural definitions for jaundice jaundice [ (jawn-dis) ] A condition in which the skin, the whites of the eye, and other tissues take on a yellowish color because of an excess of bile coloring in the blood. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for jaundice jaundice [ jôn′dĭs, jän′- ] n. Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes caused by deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a symptom of various diseases, such as hepatitis, that affect the processing of bile.icterus The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for jaundice jaundice [ jôn′dĭs ] Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes caused by the deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a sign of disorders that interfere with normal metabolism or transport of bile. Liver diseases such as hepatitis commonly cause jaundice. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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jaundice

noun

verb (used with object), jaun·diced, jaun·dic·ing.

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noun

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