jaundice — A medical condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow due to a high level of bilirubin
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A medical condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow due to a high level of bilirubin
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/
Korean meaning: 빌리루빈 수치가 높아져 피부, 눈의 흰자위, 점막이 노랗게 되는 의학적 상태, 황달
Korean pronunciation: **존**디스
Example Sentences
- The doctor explained that the baby's jaundice would disappear naturally within a week.
- After seeing his reflection, he joked that his jaundice made him look like a walking banana.
- The hepatitis infection caused severe jaundice in the patient.
jaundice
NOUN//ˈdʒɔːndɪs//
A medical condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow due to a high level of bilirubin
A doctor examines a patient showing visible signs of jaundice
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Dr. Candice diagnoses jaundice.
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Origin
From Old French 'jaundisse', derived from 'jaune' meaning yellow. The word entered English in the 14th century and originally referred to the yellowish discoloration characteristic of the condition.
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“The doctor explained that the baby's jaundice would disappear naturally within a week.”
“After seeing his reflection, he joked that his jaundice made him look like a walking banana.”
“The hepatitis infection caused severe jaundice in the patient.”
“She tried to hide her jaundice with makeup, but her yellow eyes gave it away.”
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