noun
icterus
Icterus (noun) means (medicine) A build-up of bile pigment in the blood, also called jaundice.
noun
1
(medicine) A build-up of bile pigment in the blood, also called jaundice.
2
(botany) A yellow colouring seen in plants.
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Etymology
Came from Latin icterus, from Ancient Greek ἴκτερος (íkteros, "jaundice").
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What is the meaning of icterus?
"icterus" (noun) means (medicine) A build-up of bile pigment in the blood, also called jaundice.
What is another word for icterus?
Other words for "icterus" include jaundice.
What are the different meanings of icterus?
"icterus" has 2 main meanings: 1. (medicine) A build-up of bile pigment in the blood, also called jaundice; 2. (botany) A yellow colouring seen in plants.
