Meaning of the word jaundice in English
What does jaundice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jaundice
US /ˈdʒɑːn.dɪs/
UK /ˈdʒɑːn.dɪs/
Noun
1.
a medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin and typically caused by obstruction of the bile duct, by liver disease, or by excessive breakdown of red blood cells.
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The baby was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice.
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Severe jaundice can lead to brain damage if not treated promptly.
2.
a feeling of bitterness, resentment, or envy.
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His criticism was tinged with jaundice, clearly stemming from professional jealousy.
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He viewed the world with a certain jaundice after his business failed.
Verb
1.
affect with jaundice (the medical condition).
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The severe liver infection jaundiced his skin and eyes.
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The doctor confirmed that the patient was jaundiced due to a blocked bile duct.
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