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ICTERIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does icteric mean? 

ICTERIC (adjective)
  The adjective ICTERIC has 1 sense:

1. affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etcplay

  Familiarity information: ICTERIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ICTERIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc

Synonyms:

icteric; jaundiced; yellow

Similar:

unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)

Derivation:

icterus (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 or liver infection or anemia)


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