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jaundice
[jawn-dis, jahn-]
noun
Also called icterus.Pathology.yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis.
a state of feeling in which views are prejudiced or judgment is distorted, as by envy or resentment.
verb (used with object)
to distort or prejudice, as by envy or resentment.
His social position jaundiced his view of things.
jaundice
/ ˈɔːԻɪ /
noun
Also called: icterus.yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis
a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment
verb
to distort (the judgment, etc) adversely
jealousy had jaundiced his mind
to affect with or as if with jaundice
jaundice
Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, or mucous membranes caused by the deposition of bile salts in these tissues, occurring as a sign of disorders that interfere with normal metabolism or transport of bile. Liver diseases such as hepatitis commonly cause jaundice.
Other Word Forms
- ˈᲹܲԻ徱 adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of jaundice1
Example Sentences
The acute form of the illness, Weil's disease, can cause jaundice and even kidney failure.
Among adults, infection usually results in symptoms, with jaundice occurring in more than 70% of patients, according to the CDC.
But the WHO warns that about 15% of people face a second, more serious phase involving high fever, jaundice, bleeding and deteriorating kidney function.
Skeptics will cast a jaundiced eye on what is about to take place, dismiss Rose’s lessons as hooey.
From my more jaundiced view, however, the experience sounds more like an emotional roller coaster designed to sap constructive energy.
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