Definition of "jaundice" []

• Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes caused by deposition of bile salts in these tissues. It occurs as a symptom of various diseases, such as hepatitis, that affect the processing of bile. Also called icterus. (noun)
• A state or feeling of negativity or bitterness arising especially from envy or world-weariness. (noun)
• To affect with the discoloration of jaundice. (verb-transitive)
• To affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice. See Synonyms at bias. (verb-transitive)

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• "He then became interested in jaundice, which is always associated with chloroform poisoning and injury to the liver."
• "His doctor noticed immediately that Tom did look ill: his skin and the whites of his eyes had a yellowish hue this is called jaundice, and he had a swollen, distended abdomen."
• "During pregnancy increased amounts of sex hormones are given off, while in jaundice the bile acids are retained in the body."