jaundice
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Noun — A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.
How to use jaundice
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Etymology
From Old French jaunisse, from jaune, "yellow" — the medical condition was named directly after its most visible symptom.
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What does “jaundice” mean?
The word “jaundice” means a medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems. In plain terms, literally, a yellowish skin condition from liver trouble; figuratively, a soured, resentful attitude ("jaundiced view").
How do you pronounce “jaundice”?
“Jaundice” is pronounced JAWN-dihs (/ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “jaundice” in a sentence?
Here is “jaundice” used in a sentence: “The newborn was treated for mild jaundice a few days after birth.”
What part of speech is “jaundice”?
“Jaundice” is a noun.
Where does the word “jaundice” come from?
The word “jaundice” comes from Old French. From Old French jaunisse, from jaune, "yellow" — the medical condition was named directly after its most visible symptom.
How many meanings does “jaundice” have?
“Jaundice” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.