What is another word for icterus?

Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪktəɹəs] (IPA)

Icterus, commonly known as jaundice, is a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and sclera (whites of the eyes). It occurs due to the buildup of bilirubin, a waste product in the blood that is usually eliminated by the liver. Some synonyms for icterus include yellow skin, yellowing, yellow discoloration, and jaundiced. Other medical terms for icterus include hyperbilirubinemia, cholestasis, hepatic jaundice, and obstructive jaundice. It is essential to identify the underlying cause of icterus to provide appropriate treatment and prevent complications. Causes of icterus include liver diseases, hepatitis, pancreatic cancer, and gallstones, among others.

What are the hypernyms for Icterus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Icterus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for icterus (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Icterus?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Icterus

Her faither's ga' blether's fu' o' ga' stanes, or as my faither ca'es them, ga' nuts-a decided icterus or jaundice.
"Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX"
Alexander Leighton
Some use them internally in doses of 4 grams to cure icterus.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
We may see trees covered with these nests, and some with the nests of wasps, and still others with those of troupials and orioles-birds of the genus icterus and cassicus-hanging down like long cylindrical purses.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

Related words: icteric, icterus diagnosis, icterus treatment

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