jaundice
1 of 2noun/ˈdʒɔndɪs/
1
a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state
- She spoke about the issue with a jaundice that suggested deep-seated anger.
- His jaundice toward the company stemmed from a long history of grievances.
- His jaundice against authority figures was evident in every conversation.
- Years of disappointment had given him a jaundice toward love and relationships.
- Her jaundice toward her coworkers made collaboration difficult.
2
a medical condition in which one's skin or the whites in one's eyes turn yellow, caused by a liver disease or blockage of the bile duct
Jaundice is a condition where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow. This happens because of a build-up of bilirubin, a yellow pigment that is made when red blood cells break down. Jaundice can be caused by various conditions, such as liver disease, bile duct blockage, or hemolysis, which is the rapid breakdown of red blood cells. Symptoms may include yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, pale stools, and itching. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve medications, surgery, or other medical procedures to address the issue.
- The doctor diagnosed the newborn with jaundice and recommended light therapy.
- Jaundice can be an early warning sign of serious liver problems.
- The patient's yellow-tinged eyes suggested the onset of jaundice.
- In severe cases, jaundice may be accompanied by fatigue and abdominal pain.
- The hospital ran blood tests to confirm the cause of her jaundice.
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