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jaundice in French

jaundice in French is jaunisse, ictère, en faire une jaunisse — jaundice means a medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.

jaundice in French

jaunisse
noun
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]
ictère
noun
(pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine. [from early 14th c.]
en faire une jaunisse
verb
(transitive) To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice. [from 1791]

What does "jaundice" mean?

  1. noun A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.
    "The newborn was treated for mild jaundice a few days after birth."
  2. noun A bitter or cynical outlook caused by envy or resentment.
    "His jaundice toward his rival's success coloured everything he said about her."
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jaundice in a sentence

  • The newborn was treated for mild jaundice a few days after birth.
  • His jaundice toward his rival's success coloured everything he said about her.

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What is "jaundice" in French?

"jaundice" in French is jaunisse, ictère, en faire une jaunisse. jaundice means: A medical condition causing yellowing of the skin and eyes, usually due to liver problems.

How do you use "jaundice" in a sentence?

Example: "The newborn was treated for mild jaundice a few days after birth." In French, "jaundice" is jaunisse, ictère, en faire une jaunisse.

Are there other ways to say "jaundice" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "jaundice": jaunisse, ictère, en faire une jaunisse.

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