icteric
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of icteric
1590–1600; < Latin ictericus < Greek ikterikós, equivalent to íkter ( os ) jaundice + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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Purpura, with profuse hemorrhages and a livid hue of the skin, is ominous; icteric discoloration, together with marked glandular and periglandular tumefaction, is absolutely fatal.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
After the Vomit she had some loose Stools, and the icteric Symptoms went all off in a few Days.
From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Monro, Donald
The adipose tissue throughout the carcass may show a pronounced icteric appearance in certain cases.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
That portion of the thigh not already gangrenous is now very oedematous, and the integument covering it is much discolored, being of a dark, icteric, or reddened hue.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The skin may assume a dull sallow or earthy hue, or a bright yellow icteric tint may appear.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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