noun

jaundice

jaundice

The newborn baby had a mild case of jaundice.

The newborn baby had a mild case of jaundice.

Yellowing of the skin is a symptom of jaundice.

Yellowing of the skin is a symptom of jaundice.

((a case of)) jaundice - a medical condition causing yellow skin. The baby was treated for jaundice.

Synonyms: icterus (medical term)

From Old French 'jaunisse' (yellowness), from 'jaune' meaning 'yellow'.

Connect the 'jaun-' part to the French word for yellow, 'jaune', as it causes yellow skin.

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