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A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine, whiteness of the fæces, constipation, uneasiness in the region of the stomach, loss of appetite, and general languor and lassitude. It is caused usually by obstruction of the biliary passages and consequent damming up, in the liver, of the bile, which is then absorbed into the blood.
a yellowing of the skin, usually showing up in the whites of the eyes, fingernails, and other lightly pigmented parts of the body surface. There are three main causes: 1) accumulation of a breakdown product (called bilirubin) of excessive destruction of red blood cells (bruises often have localized jaundice in the early stage of healing), 2) a failure of the liver to remove the normal amounts of bilirubin, or 3) failure of elimination of bilirubin via the bile that is normally made in the liver and dumped into the intestine as a waste product.
The term used to describe the yellowing of the skin. This can be caused by elevated levels of bilirubin.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to accumulation of a waste product called bilirubin in the blood.
a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Jaundice is caused by an excess build-up of bilirubin, which is a yellow pigment that is present to some degree in all blood. A baby’s skin becomes yellowish when the amount of bilirubin is higher than normal. Until a baby’s liver is able to process bilirubin, it may increase in his/her blood. This normal rise of bilirubin is the most common form of jaundice in babies and about 40% of all babies develop it. It is usually noticed on baby’s second or third day of life, and it generally disappears by one week of age. Breast-milk jaundice is an unusual form of jaundice that occurs in approximately one in 250 nursing babies. Breast milk jaundice does not usually appear until the fifth day of life. It usually lasts four to six weeks, and sometimes will last for as long as eight to ten weeks. The exact cause of breast-milk jaundice is not known, and thankfully it has never been known to cause any problems for a baby.
A condition characterized by yellowness of the skin and eyes. Jaundice is a symptom of many disorders, including obstruction of bile passageways by a gallstone; disease of the liver due to viral infection, alcoholism, or poisons; and diseases that cause abnormal breakdown of red blood cells.
Yellow colouring of skin and eyes as a result of liver dysfunction or red cell breakdown.
yellowing of the skin, eyes, and oral mucosa.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes. Mostly caused by liver disease
a symptom of violent passion. (The Merchant of Venice)
The Condition" Jaundice is an abnormal condition in which the body fluids and tissues, particularly the skin and eyes, take on a yellowish color as a result of an excess of bilirubin..." Relationship to Cirrhosis of the Liver" Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes that occurs when the diseased liver does not process enough bilirubin..." Relationship to Malaria"Malaria can cause jaundice through the loss of red blood cells..." Relationship to Liver Function That Should Be Checked" Jaundice is a common problem and liver function testing may give clues to the cause..."
a yellowish staining of the skin, the whites of the eyes and deeper tissues caused by an increased presence of bilirubin (bile pigments) in the plasma of the blood. This can be a result of excessive breakdown of red blood cells or liver disease such as hepatitis (also called icterus).[close window
Yellowing of the skin caused from high levels of bilirubin ( a constitute of bile).
a yellow coloring of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by excess bilirubin in the blood
Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes ( sclerae), caused by excessive amounts of the breakdown product bilirubin.
yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes because of the presence of excess bilirubin in the blood; usually a sign of a disorder of the liver [Go to source
a yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to high bilirubin levels resulting from the breakdown of red blood cells; jaundice is associated with liver damage.
(See bilirubin)
Yellowness of the skin/whites of the eyes caused by a higher level of bilirubin in the blood.
Yellowing of skin and the whites of the eyes caused by abnormally high blood levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a pigment produced when the liver eliminates waste from red blood cells.
a yellowish color of the skin and white portion of the eyes which is usually associated with liver problems.
A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes appear yellow because there is too much bilirubin in the blood. This is a sign of liver problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes associated with liver or gall bladder problems.
is a yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to excess of bilirubin in the blood, also known as icterus.
a yellow appearance of the skin and sclera (whites of eyes) caused by the buildup of bilirubin.
Is a condition, which makes the baby's skin look yellow
Yellow mass of the skin and eyes due to the presence of blood pigments in the blood; follows excessive destruction of the blood, obstruction of the bile passage, diffuse liver disease, certain infections, toxic chemical agents and drugs.
A yellow appearance resulting from increased bile pigment in the plasma.
1,2 hyperbilirubinemia, with deposition of bile pigment in the skin, mucous membraes, and sclerae (whites of eyes), resulting in a yellow appearance of the patient; also called icterus.Jaundice occurs when too much bilirubin is produced (e.g. haemolitic anemia), or when there is a liver disfunction (e.g. hepatitis) or when there is a bile ducts obstruction (e.g. gallstones).
Symptomatic of liver damage, bile obstruction or excessive red blood cell destruction. Characterized by a yellowing of the skin, yellowing of the whites of the eyes, dark urine and light stool.
a yellowness of the skin due to excess bilirubin in the blood and tissues.
A condition where the eyes and /or skin become yellow due to an abnormally high level of bilirubin in the blood.
Yellow tinge to your baby's skin caused by too much bilirubin in your baby's bloodstream
Babies with jaundice have a yellowish color to their skin and eyes. Jaundice occurs when the liver can't remove a waste product called bilirubin from the blood. Bilirubin is formed when old red blood cells break down. Jaundice is especially common in premature babies and in babies who have blood type incompatibilities with their mothers (such as Rh disease, ABO incompatibility) or G6PD disease (not an incompatibility). Jaundice itself does not usually cause harm to a baby. However, a very high bilirubin level can result in more serious problems, especially for premature babies. For this reason, the baby's bilirubin level is checked frequently. If it gets too high, he will be treated with special blue lights (phototherapy) that help the body break down and eliminate bilirubin. Occasionally, a baby will need a special type of blood transfusion called an exchange transfusion to reduce very high bilirubin levels. In this procedure, some of the baby's blood is removed and replaced with blood from a donor.
Yellow pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by the elevated blood levels of bilirubin. Back to the Top
A condition characterized by yellowness of the skin and whites of the eyes. It may be caused by obstruction of bile passageways, excessive destruction of red blood cells or a disturbance in the liver.
A newborn condition caused by excess yellow bilirubin pigment. Treatment may be required but it is usually not necessary.
Yellow coloration of the skin and eyes due to an elevation of bilirubin. (See: Hyperbilirubinemia)
A condition in which the skin has a yellowish tone associated with a buildup of a bile pigment (bilirubin) in the bloodstream.
yellowish pigmentation caused by the deposit of bile pigments
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes usually caused by diseases of the liver or bile ducts.
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes that occurs when levels of the pigment bilirubin are abnormally high. This may occur when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
When the babies skin turns a yellowish tinge. This is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the body.
yellowish discoloration of tissue, white of eyes, and bodily fluids with bile pigment caused by liver damage, gall bladder disease, or hemolysis.| Search | Help | Comments | Home
A symptom of liver disease. The skin and the sclera turn yellow.
an often serious condition in which the skin and whites of the eyes become yellowish. If due to a gallstone that blocks the flow of bile through the common bile duct it is called obstructive jaundice.. There are other causes of jaundice not associated with gallstones.
Yellowing of the skin caused by a disease, also sallowness or yellows.
Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to a build-up of bile.
Yellowing of the skin and mucus membranes due to bile pigments. Can be related to liver disease. Also known as " icterus"
Yellowish color in the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments
A yellowing of the skin, most often caused by disease affecting the liver.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes, as may be seen with hepatitis.
Deposition of bile pigments in the skin, mucous membranes and sclera giving a yellowish appearance.
a condition in which the whites of the eyes go yellow and in more severe cases the skin also turns yellow. This is caused by the yellow pigment (bilirubin) that is normally disposed of by the liver
Yellow discoloration of skin and eyes due to elevated blood levels of bilirubin. K
A yellowing of the skin caused by abnormal liver function.
A condition in which the skin and eyes turn yellow because of increased levels of bilirubin in the blood. This happens whenever the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder is blocked, when the liver is severely diseased, or when too much bilirubin is produced by excessive red blood cell destruction.
Yellowing of the eyes and skin caused by accumulation of bilirubin because of liver disease.
A yellowish tint of the skin and the whites of the eyes that is caused by too much bilirubin. K k
increase in bile pigment in blood causing yellow tinge to skin, membranes and eyes. This can be caused by disease of liver, gallbladder, bile system or blood.
yellow skin colour that may result from severe hepatitis. Jaundice is rare in hepatitis C infection.
A symptom of hepatitis and other liver disorders marked by a yellow hue of the skin and eyes.
Yellowness of the skin due to the pigment bilirubin - can mean liver disease.
A yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and certain body fluids caused by deposits of bile pigments or excessive breakdown of red blood cells.
A condition which is caused by excessive amounts of bilirubin in the blood and is characterized by yellowness of the skin and body secretions.
yellow discoloration of the skin, the whites of the eyes and the mucous membranes caused by an excess of bile in the blood
yellowing of the skin, sclera, mucous membranes due to hyperbilirubinemia
A yellowish color of the skin caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the body. For more information see the Women’s Hospital Website on Newborn Jaundice.
The yellowing of the skin which is due to excessive bilirubins (bile pigments) in the blood. This can be caused by metabolic disorders or by blockage in the bile duct of the liver.
yellowing of the skin caused by bile pigments in the tissues
a blood disorder caused by the abnormal buildup of bilirubin in the bloodstream. kernicterus - a neurological syndrome caused by deposition of bilirubin into brain tissues. Kernicterus develops in extremely jaundiced infants, especially those with severe Rh incompatibility.
Physiological jaundice in the newborn is a common condition that gives the infant's skin a yellow tinge during the first few days of life.
Yellowness of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by disturbances in the functioning of liver cells.
Yellowish discoloration of all the tissues in the body, including the white of the eyes and the skin, that occurs when the blood contains abnormal amounts of the pigment bilirubin, which is normally excreted in the bile.
yellow pigment (color) to eyes and skin
A yellow color of the skin caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. Usually a temporary condition.
A yellowing of the skin produced by increased bilirubin, a bile pigment, in the blood.
Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes caused by the accumulation of bile pigments (usually due to an obstruction of the bile ducts).
a yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes due to abnormally high levels of bilirubin (bile pigmentation) in the bloodstream.
Yellow pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by elevated blood levels of bilirubin. The condition may be caused by liver, gallbladder, or pancreas damage.
Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment bilirubin . The yellowing extends to other tissues and body fluids. Jaundice was once called the "morbus regius" (the regal disease) in the belief that only the touch of a king could cure it. See the entire definition of Jaundice
A yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, tissues, and certain body fluids, which can result from certain liver diseases, including hepatitis C, or from excessive breakdown of red blood cells due to internal hemorrhage or various other conditions.
Yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes, due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood.
A yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Most likely cause is something wrong with the liver or gall bladder.
A condition characterised by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood (bilirubin is a waste product of broken-down red blood cells). | Back to previous page
Yellowing of the eyes and skin. This condition is often a symptom of hepatitis infection.
an accumulation of yellow pigment that results in yellow eyes, yellow skin, and usually pale colored stools; this can be caused by hepatitis, breakup of red blood cells, or blocked bile ducts Kaposi's sarcoma (KS): refers to a malignancy of the blood vessels, lymph nodes, and skin that occurs as result of immunodeficiency like AIDS and the presence of the KS virus (also known as human herpes virus 8, HHV-8); it usually starts on the skin but it may involve almost any organ in the body
Yellow skin colour that may happen when a person has severe hepatitis. M N O
symptom of many disorders that causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow from too much bilirubin in the blood. See also hyperbilirubinemia.
yellowing of the skin due to liver dysfunction (hyperbilirubinemia)
A condition in the newborn characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes; occurs about the third day of life and is usually not serious.
A blood disorder caused by the abnormal buildup of bile pigments in the bloodstream.
yellowing of the skin and eyes that is caused by too much bilirubin in the blood.
A yellow discoloration of the skin and the eyes, associated with liver disease.
A yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice is indicative of liver problems.
A condition which can result from damage to the liver; characterised by yellowish skin and whites of the eye.
A "yellowish" skin color arising from altered liver function.
A syndrome (condition) characterized by hyperbilirubinemia and deposition of bile pigment in the skin and mucous membranes that result in a yellow appearance of the patient.
Yellow coloring in the skin and eyes caused by high levels of a pigment called bilirubin. Jaundice is associated with a variety of conditions involving the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, including hepatitis and cirrhosis.
Yellow color of the eyes and skin due to excess bilirubin in the blood. Usually occurs because the liver fails to excrete bilirubin in the normal manner due to liver failure or obstruction to bile flow.
Condition of yellow skin, yellow whites of the eyes, dark urine and light-colored stools. It is a symptom of diseases of the liver and blood caused by abnormally elevated amounts of bilirubin in the blood.
yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mouth.
a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. While not a disease, jaundice can signal a liver or gallbladder problem. Newborns can develop jaundice, which is only temporary and goes away.
A somewhat common condition in newborn babies, marked by a yellowing of the skin and caused by the immature liver's inability to process excess red blood cells. Treatment for mild cases will include allowing your baby to spend time in sunlight, though in more severe cases, the baby will be admitted to the hospital and placed under lights which synthesize the sun's rays (minus harmful UV radiation).
yellow/green/gray coloration of skin; usually corresponds to increasing serum bilirubin; may or may not be accompanied by pruritus
Yellow discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, caused by the deposition of bile pigment; most commonly a result of liver and/or bile-duct disease.
A symptom of many liver disorders. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow from too much bilirubin in the blood.
a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, often caused by liver problems. page top
The yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice usually occurs because of a liver problem.
a condition sometimes caused by an infection (hepatitis) that causes the eyes, skin, and urine to turn unusually yellow; can result from damage to the liver.
a yellowish staining of the skin and deeper tissues Back to previous page
a yellow discolouration of the skin, mucous membranes and sclerae of the eyes caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood. page top
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A condition in which there is yellowing of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. The staining is caused by bilirubin, the pigment found in bile.
A diseased condition of the liver due to the presence of bile pigments in the blood and characterized by yellowish staining of the eys, ski, and body fluids.
A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes. Jaundice is a symptom of many disorders, which can include viral hepatitis, alcoholism, poisoning, and abnormal breakdown of red blood cells or gallbladder disease. This symptom requires immediate medical attention.
a symptom of liver disease that makes the skin and the eyes turn yellowish
Caused by bilirubin (bile pigment), jaundice results in the yellowing of the whites of eyes and the skin and is a major sign of liver dysfunction.
yellow coloring of the skin or eyes.
a yellow color of the skin and eyes that is caused by too much bilirubin in the bloodstream due to liver problems.
A build up of bile that causes the skin and eyes to go yellow.
a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. Jaundice is often a symptom of liver problems.
yellow discolouration of the skin, mucous membranes etc, due to a high level of liver enzymes in the blood as a result of liver disease or injury
JAWN-dis A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
Jaundice causes yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes from too much bilirubin in the blood.
Symptom of liver damage, bile obstruction or excessive red-blood-cell destruction. Jaundice is characterized by yellowing of the whites of the eyes, yellow skin, dark urine and light stool.
Yellowishness of the skin, mucous membranes and secretions.
A yellowing of the skin, sclerae, and other tissues due to excess circulating bilirubin. Mild jaundice, best seen by examining the sclerae in natural light, is usually detectable when serum bilirubin reaches 2 to 2.5 mg/dL, decreased ability to metabolize bilirubin
(also eyes, yellow; icterus; yellow skin, jaundice; skin, yellow; yellow eyes) - A yellow discoloring of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes, caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. More Information
Yellow Skin Discoloration Due To Excessive Bilirubin In The Circulation
A yellowing of the skin caused by a buildup of bile in the body.
a condition where the skin and the eyes turn yellowish; in newborns this occurs because the liver in not mature enough to break down billirubin, a waste byproduct produced when red bloods are destroyed.
Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by excess bile products in the blood.
Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow from too much bilirubin in the blood. A symptom of many disorders. See also Hyperbilirubinemia.
A condition characterized by yellowness of the skin and eyes and darkening of the urine. Many illnesses and disorders can lead to jaundice including hepatitis.
yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes by bilirubin, a bile pigment. The condition is frequently caused by problems in the liver.
The skin and/or white of the eyes turns yellow. Itching may or may not occur.
a medical condition in which your skin takes on a yellowish color.
Yellow pigmentation of the skin, mucous membranes, whites of the eyes, and body fluids caused by elevated blood levels of bilirubin. The condition is associated with either liver or gallbladder disease or excessive destruction of red blood cells.
A condition caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. It can cause your baby to have a yellow tint.
a slight yellow tinge to the skin and eyeballs. Jaundice is caused by a high level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a pigment that is normally cleared from the blood by the liver. A newborn’s liver is still learning how to remove bilirubin, so many babies may appear jaundiced around the second to fifth day of life. This condition usually clears within two weeks without treatment. If treatment is necessary, the baby is placed under artificial light. The light breaks down bilirubin in the baby’s skin. In rare cases, prolonged jaundice may be a sign of something more serious.
This is a yellow colour of the whites of the eyes due to a yellow pigment called bilirubin. Normally the liver clears bilirubin away from the bloodstream. If the liver is not working perfectly, the yellow bilirubin may stay in the blood.
A wellowish pgmentation of the skin, tissues and certain body fluids.
A yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucus membranes due to an increased level of bile pigment in the system.
The Condition"...A third type of jaundice occurs when the liver cells are damaged by diseases such as hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver; the damaged liver is unable to remove bilirubin from the blood..."
increased blood plasma level of bile pigments causing yellowish staining of the integument, sclera, deeper tissues, and excreta
Yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes and excreta as a result of an excess of the pigment bilirubin in the bloodstream.
Inability of the body to break down excess red blood cells.
The presence of bilirubin deposits (the by-product of breaking down hemoglobin) in the skin, whites of the eyes and mucosa.
Jaundice is a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, brought on by liver problems.
A yellow coloring of the tissues, membranes and secretions due to the presence of bile pigments (bilirubin) in the blood
A temporary yellow color of the eyes and skin.
Jaundice yellow tinge to a baby's skin and eyes caused by too much biliruben in the baby's bloodstream.
The Condition"...During the normal breakdown of old red blood cells, their hemoglobin is converted into bilirubin..." Relationship to Malaria"Malaria can cause jaundice through the loss of red blood cells..."
Jaundice, also known as e icterus (attributive adjective: "icteric"), is a yellowing of the skin, conjunctiva (clear covering over the sclera, or whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the human body (or the body of another red blooded animal). Usually the concentration of bilirubin in the blood must exceed 2–3 mg/dL for the coloration to be easily visible. Jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning yellow.
Nucleopolyhedrosis of the silkworm Bombyx mori.
To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice.
distort adversely; "Jealousy had jaundiced his judgment"
a sharp and bitter manner
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affect with, or as if with, jaundice
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