Jaundice, also known as icterus (attributive adjective: "icteric"), is yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclera (whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin in the blood).
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Jaundice: Yellow is not Beautiful
Posted by SN-UM at Sunday, June 15, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2008Labels: Bilirubin, Jaundice, Yellow
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