icteric
[ ik-ter-ik ]
Origin of icteric
1- Also ic·ter·i·cal [ik-ter-i-kuhl] /ɪkˈtɛr ɪ kəl/ .
Other words from icteric
- post·ic·ter·ic, adjective
- sub·ic·ter·ic, adjective
- sub·ic·ter·i·cal, adjective
Words Nearby icteric
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How to use icteric in a sentence
A failure in the secretion of bile is evidenced more or less by the well known icteric symptoms.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandThe skin may assume a dull sallow or earthy hue, or a bright yellow icteric tint may appear.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Milesicteric synocha occurred also oftener, although far from frequently.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) | Charles CreightonStranguaries were likewise pretty frequent, and icteric complaints, or the jaundice.
A History of Epidemics in Britain, Volume II (of 2) | Charles CreightonThe icteric hue is seldom intense, indeed very infrequently equalling the orange-yellow of jaundice resulting from obstruction.
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