Jaundice ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Jaundice ( noun )

1. A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes caused by a build-up of bilirubin in the blood.
2. A yellowing or discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by liver or gallbladder disease.

Origin:

The word jaundice comes from the old french word "jaunisse" which means "yellow" and it was first used in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. He was diagnosed with jaundice and had to stay in the hospital for a few days.
2. The baby was born with jaundice and had to be treated with phototherapy.
3. The yellowing of his skin was a symptom of jaundice.
4. Jaundice can be caused by a number of different liver diseases.
5. The yellow coloration of her eyes was a clear sign of jaundice.

(As a verb)

Jaundice ( verb )

To turn yellow in color, especially as a symptom of a medical condition.

Origin:

The word jaundice comes from the old french word "jaunisse" which means "yellow" and it was first used in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. His skin jaundiced due to liver disease.
2. The whites of her eyes jaundiced after the infection.
3. The patient's skin jaundiced due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood.
4. The baby's skin jaundiced due to an underlying medical condition.
5. His eyes jaundiced due to the liver dysfunction.