Jaundice

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/

Definitions of jaundice

noun a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, typically caused by liver disease or obstruction of the bile duct

Example Sentences

A1 Jaundice is a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with jaundice after noticing the yellow tint in their eyes.

B1 Treatment for jaundice often involves addressing the underlying cause, such as liver disease or bile duct obstruction.

B2 Severe jaundice can lead to complications such as liver failure if not properly treated.

C1 The physician conducted a thorough evaluation to determine the severity of the patient's jaundice.

C2 Research has shown a correlation between prolonged jaundice in newborns and certain genetic factors.

Examples of jaundice in a Sentence

formal The patient presented with symptoms of jaundice, including yellowing of the skin and eyes.

informal My friend was diagnosed with jaundice after feeling extremely fatigued for weeks.

slang I heard that too much partying can give you jaundice, so be careful.

figurative The corruption in the government is like a spreading jaundice, infecting everything it touches.

Grammatical Forms of jaundice

• past tense: jaundiced
• plural: jaundices
• comparative: more jaundiced
• superlative: most jaundiced
• present tense: jaundice
• future tense: will jaundice
• perfect tense: have jaundiced
• continuous tense: is jaundicing
• singular: jaundice
• positive degree: jaundice
• infinitive: to jaundice
• gerund: jaundicing
• participle: jaundiced

Origin and Evolution of jaundice

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'jaundice' originated from the Old French word 'jaunisse', which came from the Latin word 'galbinus' meaning 'greenish-yellow'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jaundice' has come to refer specifically to a medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to liver dysfunction, whereas its original Latin root referred to a greenish-yellow color.