icteric
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of icteric
1590–1600; < Latin ictericus < Greek ikterikós, equivalent to íkter ( os ) jaundice + -ikos -ic
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See his Treatise on biliary Concretions, chap. ii. where he has collected a great Number of icteric Cases, in which the Bile has been found quite viscid after Death.
From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Donald Monro
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 Donald Monro
Dr. Coe says, sometimes icteric Patients discharge very thick Bile, almost as viscid as Bird-Lime.
From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Donald Monro
The adipose tissue throughout the carcass may show a pronounced icteric appearance in certain cases.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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 Alexis Thomson
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