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jaundiced

/ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to the buildup of bilirubin in the body.

    - "The newborn was diagnosed with jaundice and required special lighting to help break down the excess bilirubin."
    - "Jaundice is a common complication in premature infants due to their immature livers."

Rhymes
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maundiced , pounded , sounded , rounded
Variants
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jaundiced
Etymology
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From the Old French 'jaundis', meaning 'yellow'.


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  1. Jaundice was once believed to be caused by eating too many green vegetables.

  2. In ancient Egypt, jaundice was believed to be a sign of royalty and was even used as a cosmetic to give the skin a yellowish hue.

  3. Jaundice can also affect the whites of the eyes, making them appear yellow.


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  1. Hepatitis: A group of viral infections that affect the liver and can cause jaundice.

  2. Bilirubin: A yellow pigment produced during the breakdown of old red blood cells.


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In literature, jaundice is often used metaphorically to describe a person's yellowed complexion, suggesting illness, decay, or dishonesty.

How to Memorize "jaundiced"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a newborn baby with a yellow tint to their skin and eyes.

  2. associate

    - Associate jaundice with the color yellow and the liver.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Jaundice is a jolly condition, yellow's the color, and it's caused by a liver's disorder'.


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