Jaundice
['dʒɔːndɪs] or ['dʒɔndɪs]
Definition
(noun.) 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.
(verb.) affect with, or as if with, jaundice.
(verb.) distort adversely; 'Jealousy had jaundiced his judgment'.
Edited by Beverly--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine, whiteness of the faeces, constipation, uneasiness in the region of the stomach, loss of appetite, and general languor and lassitude. It is caused usually by obstruction of the biliary passages and consequent damming up, in the liver, of the bile, which is then absorbed into the blood.
(v. t.) To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice.
Editor: Martin
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. (Med.) Icterus.
Typed by Levi
Definition
n. a disease characterised by a yellowness of the eyes skin &c. caused by bile.—adj. Jaun′diced affected with jaundice: prejudiced.
Checker: Steve
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream that you have the jaundice, denotes prosperity after temporary embarrassments. To see others with jaundice, you will be worried with unpleasant companions and discouraging prospects.
Editor: Rudolf
Examples
- The whites of the eyes were yellow and it was the jaundice. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- For all bilious diseases or disorders arising from torpidity of the liver, dyspepsia, bilious headache, costiveness, sour stomach, jaundice, heartburn, nervousness, restlessness, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Unless you find something else I'm afraid you will have to go back to the front when you are through with your jaundice. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- Since you are gone we have nothing but frostbites, chilblains, jaundice, gonorrhea, self-inflicted wounds, pneumonia and hard and soft chancres. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- That was why I asked you if you had ever had the jaundice, Miss Van Campen, because-- Miss Van Campen left the room. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- And I was pitying you having jaundice. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- She says I've drunk myself into jaundice so as not to go back to the front. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
- Let me say this: Your sight is jaundiced; you have seen wrong. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Perpetual fear had jaundiced his complexion, and shrivelled his whole person. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
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