Synonyms for

Jaundice

Verb / ˈdʒɔ:ndʌs / Another word for jaundice — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jaundice is a medical condition that causes yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Synonyms & similar words

acrimony bitterness tartness thorniness acerbity icterus yellowing icterus biliousness cholangitis hepatitis cirrhosis gallstones pancreatitis cholecystitis cholelithiasis hepatopathy

Example sentences

  1. The baby's jaundice went away after a few weeks.
  2. The doctor said that the patient's jaundice was caused by liver disease.
  3. Jaundice can be a symptom of hepatitis.
  4. The yellow color of the skin is a sign of jaundice.
  5. The nurse checked the patient for signs of jaundice.

Quotes

  • "I was born with jaundice. Once I was cured, I never had a yellow tinge again." - George Hamilton
  • "I had a lot of jaundice when I was born, and I think it screwed me up a little bit" - Bobby Bare Jr.
  • "I was a strange child. I had a lot of allergies and a lot of fevers. I was born with a rare disease, called jaundice of the newborn." - Fran Drescher

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