Jaundice

A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA. Clinical jaundice usually is a sign of LIVER dysfunction.

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.429.500, C23.888.885.375

MeSH Unique ID: D007565

Entry Terms:

• Icterus
• Jaundice, Hemolytic
• Hemolytic Jaundice
• Hemolytic Jaundices
• Jaundices, Hemolytic

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Hyperbilirubinemia
Jaundice
Jaundice, Obstructive

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Skin Manifestations
Jaundice
Jaundice, Obstructive