icteric
icteric · more icteric · most icteric
Jaundiced; having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes,…Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
Meaning
2 sensesJaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body.
Relating to jaundice.
More definitions
- affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
Origin
From icterus (“jaundice”) + -ic, or Latin ictericus.From icterus (“jaundice”) + -ic, or Latin ictericus.
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Forms
more icteric, most icteric| Comparative | more icteric Lesson |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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