Definition: the yellowing of the skin and white part of the eyes (sclera). Jaundice occurs when there is an increased level of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow-brown pigmented substance that is the product of the breakdown of hemoglobin.
Jaundice is a sign of liver, gallbladder and bile duct diseases and conditions. It is common in newborn infants and with those that suffer from liver cancer, bile duct cancer and sometimes pancreatic cancer.
Jaundice is a sign of liver, gallbladder and bile duct diseases and conditions. It is common in newborn infants and with those that suffer from liver cancer, bile duct cancer and sometimes pancreatic cancer.
Pronunciation: jawn-dis
