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/
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
The doctor spotted jaundice immediately when he saw the baby's yellow skin.
Dr. Candice diagnoses jaundice.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
jaune (yellow) + -dise/-dice (suffix forming noun) = jaundice
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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