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icterus

/ˈɪk.tər.əs/

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noun

/ˈɪk.tər.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся пожелтением кожи и белков глаз, вызванное накоплением билирубина в крови, часто указывающее на проблемы с печенью или желчным пузырём.

A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood, often indicating liver or gallbladder issues.

uncountable

  1. JaundiceC1formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones, liver infection, or anemia.

    ruЖелтуха

    • The newborn was diagnosed with icterus and required phototherapy.
    • Severe icterus can indicate underlying liver disease.
    • The doctor noted the icterus in the patient's sclera during the examination.

    Synonymsjaundice

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